Golf Course Equipment Operator | Precision & Teamwork

Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation in Florida is hiring a Golf Equipment Operator to support daily golf course maintenance. You will operate riding mowers, reel mowers, tractors, and other turf equipment to keep greens, tees, and fairways in top condition.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience on golf courses or similar settings, can work early mornings and weekends, and enjoy teamwork, safety, and quality. Training is provided and opportunities to advance within our Golf Division.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating landscape or turf maintenance equipment.
• Ability to safely operate mowing and utility equipment.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate golf course maintenance equipment such as riding mowers, reel mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, turf vacs, skip-loaders, aerifiers, sprayers, and specialty turf equipment.
• Perform daily mowing of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and surrounds as assigned.
• Assist with course maintenance activities including bunker maintenance, debris removal, edging, and general grounds care.
• Monitor turf conditions and report issues such as disease, stress, or damage to supervisors.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance such as cleaning, fueling, and blade checks.
• Follow daily work schedules, mowing patterns, and course setup instructions.
• Adhere to all safety policies, equipment guidelines, and course rules.
• Support tournament setup, special events, and seasonal course preparation.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas, equipment storage, and maintenance zones.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety first

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Irrigation basics

Job description

Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation in Florida is hiring a Golf Equipment Operator to support daily golf course maintenance. You will operate riding mowers, reel mowers, tractors, and other turf equipment to keep greens, tees, and fairways in top condition.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience on golf courses or similar settings, can work early mornings and weekends, and enjoy teamwork, safety, and quality. Training is provided and opportunities to advance within our Golf Division.