Greenskeeper @ Old Shores

Dream Golf; Vernon (FL); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Old Shores Golf Resort in Florida’s panhandle is seeking Grounds Crew Members to support turf grow-in and ongoing course maintenance across tees, fairways, and greens. You’ll hand-pick sticks and debris, manage irrigation, and help prepare greens for morning cuts in a hands-on outdoor environment.

The role requires experience in golf course maintenance or landscaping, a valid driver’s license, and a strong emphasis on safety around heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience in golf course maintenance or landscaping.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate equipment.
• High School or trade school degree/certificate preferred.
• Safety-first mindset, especially around heavy machinery.
• Positive attitude and ability to take direction.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Stamina to be active outdoors for extended periods.
• Interest in agronomy/hospitality career path.

Responsibilities

• Support turf grow-in and ongoing course maintenance across tees, fairways, and greens.
• Hand-pick sticks and debris to keep playing surfaces clean and playable.
• Manage irrigation and hand-water to control dust, support turf establishment, and maintain playing conditions.
• Fertilize, seed, and nurture turf through grow-in and into peak playing condition.
• Mow and maintain turf to course standards as grow-in progresses and play increases.
• Work outside in all kinds of weather—because nature doesn’t take a day off.
• Adapt seamlessly between grow-in responsibilities and full maintenance operations as the resort evolves.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks on the golf course, grounds, maintenance facility, and clubhouse as assigned.
• Handle equipment safely whether in an active grow-in environment or routine maintenance operations.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

We’re looking for Grounds Crew Members to be part of something special: shaping and maintaining a golf experience unlike any other. This isn’t just mowing grass—it's bringing a course to life and keeping it at its best. You’ll work alongside an experienced team through every phase—from grow-in to full operation—ensuring the land is cared for and the turf performs at the highest level. One day, you might be soding fairways. The next, you’re watering by hand to keep dust down or prepping greens for their morning cut. This is work for those who love the outdoors, don’t mind getting their hands dirty, and want to see the impact of their work every day.

Property Description:

Located in Florida’s panhandle, just inland from the gulf’s sugar sand beaches, Old Shores will be a new community anchored by golf – a refuge, with world-class courses, accommodations, and homesites. Located just 30 minutes north of Panama City Beach, the land will serve as a peaceful, secluded escape. The bluffs and moss-draped oaks of Old Shores form an inviting and natural setting for a walking village that opens to the unspoiled golf sites, forests, and sandhill lakes for fishing and exploring. This new expression of golf by Michael Keiser Jr will change the way people look at Florida.

Old Shores is a coastal public golf destination offering daily-fee play, limited Founderships, and a curated real estate offering set against a distinctive natural landscape. The property is purpose-built for golfers and coastal lifestyle enthusiasts who want world-class golf, to respect the land, and to connect with others in a meaningful way. We are seeking a Marketing Manager to help steward the next chapter of the brand with discipline, taste, creativity, and commercial effectiveness.

What You’ll Do:

• Support turf grow-in and ongoing course maintenance across tees, fairways, and greens
• Hand-pick sticks and debris to keep playing surfaces clean and playable (because details matter)
• Manage irrigation and hand-water to control dust, support turf establishment, and maintain playing conditions
• Fertilize, seed, and nurture turf through grow-in and into peak playing condition
• Mow and maintain turf to course standards as grow-in progresses and play increases
• Work outside in all kinds of weather—because nature doesn’t take a day off
• Adapt seamlessly between grow-in responsibilities and full maintenance operations as the resort evolves
• Perform daily maintenance tasks on the golf course, grounds, maintenance facility, and clubhouse as assigned
• Handle equipment safely whether in an active grow-in environment or routine maintenance operations
• Other duties as needed and assigned

What You Bring:

• Experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, or similar work
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate equipment
• High School and/or trade school degree/certificate preferred
• An understanding that safety comes first—especially around heavy machinery
• A positive attitude, a team mindset, and the ability to take direction
• The ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 100 lbs. occasionally)
• The stamina to be on your feet, in motion, and engaged with the land for extended periods
• The desire to be a part of something great and potentially launch a career in agronomy and/or hospitality

Compensation will start at $18.50 an hour. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off for full time employees.

Take advantage of this chance to be part of something extraordinary. Your journey to greatness starts here at Old Shores Golf Resort. Join us, and let’s create unforgettable experiences together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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