Greenskeeper

Make Golf Your Career; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Troon's Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, CA seeks a Full-Time Greenskeeper to maintain golf course grounds and operate a variety of maintenance equipment. The role involves walking long distances, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working outdoors in varying weather.

Beginner greenskeepers welcome with training provided. Responsibilities include mowing, irrigation work, sod/seed preparation, and routine maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• No high school diploma required or minimal training; willingness to learn.
• Valid driver's license required; reliable transportation may be needed.
• Ability to read and communicate in English to interact with team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course grounds including greens, fairways, rough, tees and approaches.
• Operate walk-behind, ride-on mowing equipment, and related machinery.
• Water and monitor irrigation heads; adjust system for dry areas as needed.
• Repair irrigation components and lay sod or seed as required.
• Perform basic landscape tasks and clean work areas daily.
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications per safety guidelines.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Irrigation operation

English communication

Education

Less than high school / basic training

Tools

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application

Job description

Bayonet & Blackhorse Golf Course, located in Seaside, CA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Greenskeeper! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

At Troon, we believe our associates are our greatest strength and competitive advantage. Whether you have a specialized trade or possess a knack for nurturing and preserving landscape, there's an exciting opportunity for you to apply your skills at Bayonet & Black Horse.

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. Beginner Greenskeepers are welcome - while knowledge of grounds maintenance is preferred, previous experience is not required for the position. If you love working outdoors and want to be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in maintaining world-class golf courses, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation:

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour

General Purpose

Responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of the golf course grounds. This role involves operating a variety of machinery and performing moderately labour-intensive tasks including walk mowing, bunker raking, ride‑on mowing, line trim work, and other golf course maintenance duties as needed. Expect to walk several miles per day and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility
• Mow greens, approaches, fairways, rough, tees, and other areas
• Water tees, greens, and fairways; operate irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water
• Repair the irrigation system, pipes, and irrigation heads as necessary
• Grade and prepare soil base, lay sod, and seed greens, tees, and fairways
• Trim and prune hedges and shrubbery; clean flower beds
• Apply pesticides and fertilizer to the golf course
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education & Experience Requirements

• Less than high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. associates may be required to communicate with English‑speaking customers or co‑workers, and equipment manuals may be 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 and may push or pull up to 100 pounds. Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, compact spaces, and outside weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.