Application for Groundskeeper

Miramont; Bryan, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Complimentary lunch Tuesdays through-–

Complimentary lunch Tuesdays through-–

Job summary

Miramont Country Club in Bryan, TX is seeking a dependable Groundskeeper to maintain the golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscaped areas. This hands-on role reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and focuses on mowing, edging, trimming, planting and turf care to support playability and beauty.

You will operate turf equipment, assist with irrigation, drainage projects and daily upkeep. This entry-level position offers hands-on training, safety emphasis and opportunities to learn agronomy,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate hand tools and grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Physical ability to perform duties including lifting up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains greens, fairways, and turf areas with mowers and equipment.
• Edging, trimming and maintaining landscape beds and bunkers.
• Assists irrigation and drainage projects and repairs.
• Loads, transports, and stores tools and equipment; keeps facilities clean and organized.
• Performs routine turf maintenance such as aeration and seeding.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Safety procedures & PPE

Irrigation & drainage knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Miramont Country Club, located in Bryan, Texas, is a premier private Club committed to exceptional Member experiences and the highest standards of Club operations. We are seeking a dependable, hardworking and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to help maintain the beauty and quality of our golf course, clubhouse grounds and other landscaped areas.

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, health and playability of the golf course and surrounding Club grounds. Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, this hands-on position performs routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, planting, bunker maintenance and general landscaping. Responsibilities also include operating turf maintenance equipment, assisting with irrigation and drainage projects and maintaining clean, safe and well-kept outdoor areas. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and opportunities to develop skills in agronomy, turfgrass management and golf course maintenance. It is ideal for a motivated, dependable individual who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and values being part of a professional grounds maintenance team.

• Plants, maintains and cares for ornamental trees, shrubs and other landscape plantings.
• Trims, prunes and fertilizes trees and shrubs along fence lines, lake banks, bunker edges and hillsides.
• Maintains landscape beds throughout the clubhouse grounds, golf course and surrounding Club properties.
• Rakes, blows and removes leaves, grass clippings and landscape debris.
• Mows greens, fairways and other turf areas using walk-behind mowers, hover mowers and specialized turf equipment.
• Prepares soil, installs sod and establishes new turf through seeding and transplanting.
• Plants and maintains annual and perennial flowers to enhance the appearance of Club grounds.
• Edges and maintains cart paths, walkways and surrounding turf areas.
• Rakes, edges and maintains sand bunkers to ensure proper appearance and playability.
• Sands and repairs divots on tee boxes, drop areas and other designated turf surfaces.
• Repairs and maintains driving range tees and practice facility turf areas.
• Loads, unloads and transports landscaping materials, tools and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used throughout the golf course and practice facilities.
• Washes, properly stores and returns equipment to designated areas while maintaining clean and organized maintenance facilities.
• Performs aerification, spiking and other routine turf maintenance practices on greens.
• Digs trenches and excavations to assist with irrigation and drainage system installation, maintenance and repairs.
• Installs irrigation and drainage pipes and properly backfills excavated areas.
• Collects and removes trash and debris from the golf course, clubhouse grounds and surrounding Club properties.
• Assists with landscaping improvements, seasonal maintenance and special grounds projects.
• Follows established safety procedures and supports the Club's mission, vision and values.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to safely operate hand tools and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately, efficiently and within established timeframes.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, technologies and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities during emergency situations.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping or groundskeeping.
• Basic knowledge of golf course operations and turf maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with irrigation and drainage systems.
• Certifications or training in agronomy, turfgrass, horticulture or landscaping.

Core Competencies:

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and self-motivated approach.
• Dependable, punctual and committed to completing assigned responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality grounds.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to remain professional and productive in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork and Club standards.

This role requires the ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, stoop, climb, pull and reach; use hands to operate tools and equipment; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, humidity and wet or slippery environments, with exposure to moving machinery, dust, fumes, chemicals and moderate to loud noise levels. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The position also requires the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.

• Join the grounds maintenance team at one of the area's most elevated private country clubs.
• Work outdoors while helping maintain a beautiful, championship-quality golf course.
• Gain hands-on experience in golf course maintenance, agronomy and turfgrass management.
• Learn from experienced golf course maintenance professionals.
• Enjoy full-time, stable year-round employment with health benefits.
• Enjoy complimentary lunch Tuesdays through Thursdays.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Children or grandchildren of Miramont Country Club Members are not eligible for employment at the Club.