Greenskeeper

Twice; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A golf course maintenance company is seeking a Greenskeeper for full-time work at Del Tura Golf Club in North Fort Myers, Florida. Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, mowing, watering tees, and repairing irrigation systems. Ideal candidates should have a passion for landscaping and physical stamina, while a driver’s license is necessary. Beginners are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in grounds maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized work areas on the golf course.
• Mow greens, approaches, and other areas.
• Water tees, greens, and fairways as needed.
• Repair the irrigation system as necessary.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Ability to operate irrigation systems

Pesticide application skills

Physical stamina

Education

Less than high school education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Greenskeeper, Full Time

We're hiring a Greenskeeper for Del Tura Golf Club!

Ideal candidates have a passion for landscaping and nurturing our grounds. As a Grounds Keeper, you will be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf course. Beginner Greenskeepers are welcome – while knowledge of grounds maintenance is preferred, previous experience is not required for the position.

Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work extended hours during golf and holiday season, as needed.

Our team has made a conscious effort to ensure strong protocols are in place to keep you and our patrons safe, so you can focus on the customer experience, landscape, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility.
• Mows greens, approaches, fairways, rough, tees and other areas.
• Waters tees, greens and fairways; operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as necessary.
• Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways.
• Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery; cleans flower beds.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizer to the golf course.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Less than high school education; or up to one‑month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., the associates may be required to communicate with English‑speaking customers or co‑workers; the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

Working Conditions

• Frequently uses hands.
• Regularly stands, walks, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls.
• Frequently lifts, moves, and carries up to 50 pounds; to push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, compact spaces, hot attic temperatures, and outside weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.