Golf Course Groundskeeper - Seasonal

Jimmy Jazz; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Golf & Tennis Club in the Harrisburg area is seeking a seasonal Golf Course Groundskeeper. The role involves maintaining the course health and playability, assisting with irrigation, and supporting daily setup for both regular play and tournaments.

Your duties include mowing, bunker maintenance, and operating landscaping equipment while ensuring safety and teamwork with Golf Operations staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in golf course maintenance or groundskeeping preferred.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with landscape equipment (mowers, trimmers, edgers) preferred.
• Able to perform manual labor in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily course setup and set up signage.
• Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs per standards.
• Rake and maintain bunkers with proper sand depth.
• Operate small machinery for edging, trimming, blowing, and mowing.
• Maintain landscaping around clubhouse and pathways.
• Remove debris to ensure safe playing conditions.
• Assist with irrigation system operation and minor repairs.
• Support tournament prep and event readiness.
• Monitor course conditions and report turf issues.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain tools.
• Operate utility vehicles for hauling debris.

Skills

Equipment operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Manual labor

Weather adaptability

Attendance & reliability

Job description

• Location 4901 Linglestown Rd,Harrisburg, PA, 17112,United States
• Employee Type Seasonal

Contact information

• Name Emily Hombach - HR Recruiter
• Phone [phone]

Description

About Us...

Colonial Golf & Tennis Club is a country club in the Harrisburg area that offers a top-notch golf course, tennis courts, pool, and more opportunities to socialize at our restaurant and banquet facilities. Our ideal candidates like people, can work well in a fast-paced environment, like to have fun at work, enjoy working as part of a team to achieve success, and are reliable.

About the position...

The Golf Course Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance, playability, and health of the golf course to ensure an exceptional experience for all members and guests at our club. This role will assist with mowing; maintaining bunkers; operating & maintaining landscaping equipment; and assisting with irrigation and turf care. Our maintenance staff works closely with inside Golf Operations to uphold course standards, complete daily setup tasks, and ensure the course remains regular play and tournament-ready throughout the season.

• Perform daily course setup, including changing hole locations, moving tee markers, and setting up signage
• Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs according to established club standards.
• Rake and maintain bunkers, ensuring proper sand depth and appearance.
• Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming, blowing, and mowing.
• Maintain landscaping around clubhouse, pathways, and common areas.
• Remove debris, leaves, and fallen branches to ensure safe playing conditions.
• Assist with special projects and tournament preparation to ensure the course is event-ready.
• Monitor course conditions and report turf issues, hazards, or equipment concerns to supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures and properly maintain tools and equipment to ensure cleanliness and working condition.
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and minor repairs as needed.

Requirements

What we are looking for from you...

• Must be 18 years or older
• Availability to work flexible hours, including varying weekends and holidays - we start our work days early!
• Must have reliable/regular attendance and transportation
• Previous experience in golf course maintenance or groundskeeping is highly preferred
• Experience in basic landscaping or general labor is required
• Familiarity with operating landscape equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers is highly preferred
• Demonstrates a team-oriented mindset and a positive attitude, consistently delivering high-quality work that upholds the club’s standards for our members
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently or with others as needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high course standards
• Ability to perform manual labor and work in varying weather conditions is required