Golf Course Maintenance Foreman: Lead Grounds Team

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Maintenance Foreman to lead a grounds crew and ensure championship-level playing conditions. You will supervise daily operations, coordinate mowing, irrigation, and bunker work, and maintain resort grounds to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in golf/grounds maintenance, with 2+ years in a supervisory role, strong leadership, and hands-on turf and irrigation expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in golf course or grounds maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to delegate tasks and hold team members accountable.
• In-depth knowledge of turfgrass management practices and landscape maintenance.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining turf equipment (mowers, tractors, etc.).
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including manual operation and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate the golf course maintenance crew to perform daily duties efficiently and safely.
• Execute and oversee all golf course maintenance practices including mowing, edging, bunker maintenance, irrigation, and daily course setup.
• Manage landscape maintenance for resort grounds including weeding, pest control, and plant care (interior and exterior).
• Plan and assign work schedules; inspect ongoing and completed tasks to ensure quality standards are met.
• Implement and oversee weed control programs and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the course and grounds; lead daily crew meetings to review assignments and expectations.
• Maintain basic financial oversight within scope of responsibility, including ordering tools, supplies, and managing inventory.
• Provide input into the annual business plan and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Ensure team compliance with safety protocols; coordinate proper safety training and certification for all staff.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Turfgrass management

Safety compliance

Tools

Turf equipment operation

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Maintenance Foreman to lead a grounds crew and ensure championship-level playing conditions. You will supervise daily operations, coordinate mowing, irrigation, and bunker work, and maintain resort grounds to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in golf/grounds maintenance, with 2+ years in a supervisory role, strong leadership, and hands-on turf and irrigation expertise.