Golf Maintenance | 2nd Assistant | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Franklintown (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced Golf Course Maintenance Foreman to lead the grounds crew in delivering championship-level playing conditions and resort-quality landscaping.

You will supervise daily tasks, oversee mowing, irrigation, bunker maintenance, and course setup, while managing weed control and landscape care for all resort grounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in golf course or grounds maintenance; 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, utility vehicles, etc.).
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including manual operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with chemical and fertilizer application (applicator license preferred but not required).
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify turf or plant health issues early.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and available to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and snow events as needed.
• Basic understanding of the game of golf and how it influences maintenance practices.

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.
• Be present and actively assist during snow events unless excused by the Director of Grounds Maintenance.
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service aligned with resort and guest service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Turfgrass management

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team training

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Utility vehicles

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Golf Course Maintenance Foreman to support daily operations and lead a grounds crew in delivering championship-level playing conditions and resort-quality landscaping. This leadership role is vital to executing the Superintendent’s agronomic vision while ensuring all golfcourseand surrounding grounds are maintained to the highest standards.

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.
• Be present and actively assist during snow events unless excused by the Director of Grounds Maintenance.
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service aligned with resort and guest service standards.

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, utility vehicles, etc.).
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including manual operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with chemical and fertilizer application (applicator license preferred but not required).
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify turf or plant health issues early.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and available to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and snow events as needed.
• Basic understanding of the game of golf and how it influences maintenance practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Mustbe 18 years of age.
• Mustbe able to stand up to 60 minutes per hour worked.
• Must be able to walk, climb, bend/stoop, reach overhead, and perform repetitive hand/arm movements up to 30 minutes per hour.
• Must be able to lift and carry over 40 pounds, including overhead lifting, pushing, pulling, and other physical tasks