Golf Landscaper (Seasonal)

Oki Golf; Newcastle (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf benefits for free play

50% discount on shift meals

25% discount for you and up to four G

Flexible work environment

401K with company match

Paid sick time

Team Member Referral Program

Medical/dental/vision/telehealth

FSA options

Company paid life insurance and long‑s

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Oki Golf is seeking a maintenance team member to keep our courses in top condition. Responsibilities include operating golf course equipment, maintaining bunkers and greens, and assisting with greenside projects to ensure high-quality playability.

Qualified applicants will have a Washington State driver’s license and related turf maintenance experience. The role requires weekend/holiday availability and a strong safety mindset, with uniformed appearance and team-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Washington State Driver’s license required.
• Experience in turf maintenance or related field preferred.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely including string trimmers, edgers and backpack blowers.
• Maintain bunkers, ball washers, and fuel/fluids levels; ensure equipment is prepared for use.
• Return all equipment to the designated location in the maintenance facility.
• Promptly report any equipment issues.
• Assist in project work: greens, tees and fairways; prepare soil base; lay sod; seed tees/greens/fairways.
• Safely operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Greet guests within 15 feet with a welcoming attitude; thank and invite return at visit end.
• Always yield to the guest and maintain safety.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE (helmets, ear protection, non-skid shoes).
• Complete duties efficiently for a well-groomed golf course.
• Maintain a clean environment by picking up trash and removing clutter.
• Dressed in uniform at the start of each shift.
• Follow verbal/written directions; maintain ownership of quality of work.
• Be available on weekends/holidays, mornings and evenings as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

String trimmers

Edgers

Backpack blowers

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to operate equipment safely and properly including:
  • String trimmers
  • Edgers
  • Backpack blowers
• Maintain bunkers, ball washers, fuel and fluid levels of equipment required to perform job duties, and related supplies.
• Return all equipment to the designated location in the maintenance facility
• Promptly report any equipment issues.
• Assist in project work including, but not limited to:
  • Construction of greens, tees, and fairways
  • Prepare soil base
  • Lay sod
  • Seed tees, greens, and fairways
• Safely and properly operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with the guests and fellow team members.
• Initiate contact with guests within 15 feet, with a sincere welcome and the willingness to assist the guest. At the conclusion of the guest’s visit, offer a genuine thank you and invitation to return.
• Always yield to the guest.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety rules and wearing appropriate safety equipment including safety helmets, ear protection, and non-skid shoes.
• Complete required job duties in the most efficient, productive manner ensuring a well-groomed golf course.
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment including picking up trash in visible areas and eliminating clutter.
• Dressed in uniform at the start of each shift.
• Uphold a reliable and responsible work ethic with the ability to follow directions both verbal and written.
• Maintaining focus on the job at hand with a sense of ownership in quality of job performance.
• Able to work weekends and holidays, mornings, and evenings as business demands.
• Perform other duties as directed by your supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Washington State Driver’s license, required.
• Experience in turf maintenance or related field, preferred.
• Ability to follow company policy/procedures and guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must:

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.
• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• Offered rate of pay range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
• Eligible for overtime

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Oki Golf offers an impressive collection of benefits! Some benefits include:

ALL TEAM MEMBERS:

• Golf benefits for free play, guest passes and visits to all 8 Oki courses.
• 50% discount on shift meals
• 25% discount for you and up to four guests (not including alcoholic beverages)
• Flexible work environment
• 401K with company match
• Paid sick time
• Team Member Referral Program participation and more!

FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS: (regularly working 35+ hrs/week):

• Medical/dental/vision/telehealth coverage
• FSA options
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Holiday pay

Visit okigolf.com/careers/ to view more information about Oki Golf's history, company culture, and commitment to diversity.

FOR SEASONAL TEAM MEMBERS:

Seasonalteam members are hired for the summer season, and work fluctuating amounts of hours per week, including occasional overtime. Hours are not guaranteed, and hours worked during the summer (busy season) are not an indication of hours available year-round.

Seasonal employment is temporary work; therefore, terminated at the end of the busy season. Team Members in good standing are encouraged to return the following year or apply for a year-round position if available.