Golf Course Operator

Shell Point Retirement Community; The Island at Shell Point (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Onsite Health Clinic with FREE GF

403(b) with Company Match

Generous PTO

Group Term Life Insurance

Free Annual Flu Shot

Employee Assistance Program

Bridge Toll Reimbursement

Corporate Discounts

Tuition Discounts & Scholarships

Interest Free Emergency Loan Program

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Shell Point Retirement Community is seeking a Golf Course Operator to manage light and small motorized equipment for greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers. You’ll perform mowing, edging, trimming, and assist with fertilizer applications while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

A high school diploma is required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and a flexible schedule including weekends. This role supports a large, resident-focused community in Fort Myers, FL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely operate mowing and golf course maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers.
• Assist with fertilizer and herbicide applications.
• Perform sod work, mulching and debris removal.
• Maintain bunkers and cup cutting; place tee markers.
• Provide general golf course service and maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Shell Point, 15000 Shell Point Blvd, 15000 Shell Point Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

What We’re Looking For…

Currently, we have a full-time opportunity for a Golf Course Operator to join our team! This position is responsible for operating light and small motorized equipment, including triplexes, walk mowers, rotary deck mowers, weed eaters, mechanized sand rakes, and utility vehicles to maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and surrounding turf areas. Duties include mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer and herbicide application assistance, sod work, mulching, debris removal, bunker maintenance, cup cutting, tee marker placement, and general golf course service. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to safely and efficiently complete assigned mowing and course maintenance tasks within designated timeframes, and be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position requires frequent lifting up to 50 lbs., a flexible schedule including weekends, and a positive, customer-friendly attitude.

What You’re Looking For…

One of the top 25 employers in Lee County, Shell Point boasts a caring and compassionate work environment where employees genuinely care for the residents they serve. It is an environment of kindness and dignity that sets us apart from the rest. With approximately 2,400 residents and more than 1,100 employees, Shell Point Retirement Community is the largest of its kind in the State of Florida and the second largest in the country. We believe, as our residents and employees do, that Shell Point is a truly unique place and may represent the smartest choice you can make for your future.

Employees mean everything to us which is why we strive to provide a total compensation package that is so much more than just a paycheck. In addition to pay, total compensation includes health and wellness plans, rewards and incentives, perks and paid time-off as well as an assortment of other benefits that aim to increase financial security, offer professional development, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life. We recognize that our continued and unparalleled success as one of the largest life care communities in the country is thanks to our team of dedicated, compassionate, and talented employees who choose to make Shell Point their second home. Our commitment is to offering them a great work environment with competitive pay, great benefits and perks.

• FREE Onsite Health Clinic with FREE Generic Prescriptions
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Free Annual Flu Shot
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bridge Toll Reimbursement
• Corporate Discounts
• Tuition Discounts & Scholarships
• Interest Free Emergency Loan Program
• Referral Bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Shell Point, 15000 Shell Point Blvd, 15000 Shell Point Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America