Greenskeeper @ Sand Valley

Dream Golf; Nekoosa (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf Privileges

Retail & Restaurant Discounts

Employee Meal Program

Uniform Benefit Provided

Employee Assistance Program – Canopy

Job summary

Sand Valley in Wisconsin is seeking a Greenskeeper to support daily maintenance of our premier golf courses. You will operate course equipment, assist with setup, and help maintain playing surfaces to meet our high standards for guests.

Work outdoors in varied weather, with early mornings, weekends, and holidays required. This role offers part-time or full-time seasonal hours and opportunities to develop skills with professional agronomy teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate golf course equipment safely.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Team player with good communication.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily golf course maintenance tasks across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and surrounding grounds.
• Assist with course setup to prepare playing conditions for the day.
• Operate and maintain golf course equipment and tools safely.
• Support turf care tasks such as mowing, hand watering, repairing ball marks, filling divots, laying sod and raking bunkers.
• Assist with drainage work, course projects, and general grounds maintenance as needed.
• Help maintain the maintenance facility, equipment areas, and workspaces.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operational procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Agronomy leadership.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Fertilizing equipment

Pest management tools

Job description

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world‑class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness.

Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year‑round celebration of all the outdoors from fat‑tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000‑square‑foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the eleventh Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul‑stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine.

The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard‑working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin’s natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life.

Position Summary

The Greenskeeper supports the daily care and presentation of Sand Valley’s golf courses and surrounding grounds. Working alongside the Agronomy team, this role operates equipment and tools to maintain playing surfaces and course conditions, helping deliver the high standards our guests expect each day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily golf course maintenance tasks as assigned across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and surrounding grounds.
• Assist with course setup to prepare playing conditions for the day.
• Operate and maintain golf course equipment and tools safely.
• Support turf care tasks such as mowing, hand watering, repairing ball marks, filling divots, laying sod, and raking bunkers.
• Assist with drainage work, course projects, and general grounds maintenance as needed.
• Help maintain the maintenance facility, equipment areas, and workspaces.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operational procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Agronomy leadership.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 16 years old by their first day of employment.
• Previous golf course maintenance, landscaping, or equipment operation experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license that meets company safety guidelines.
• Ability to operate golf course equipment and tools safely.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and professional approach when working around team members and guests.
• Availability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday
• Operate vehicles and equipment for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Communicate effectively with leaders and team members
• Follow written and verbal instructions and visually monitor work areas

Equipment Used

• Mowers
• Trimmers
• Fertilizing equipment
• Pest management tools

Working Conditions

This role works primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain. Team members may be exposed to fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, moving equipment, and occasional misdirected golf balls. Proper safety procedures and protective equipment must always be followed.

Perks

• Golf Privileges
• Retail & Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Meal Program
• Uniform Benefit Provided
• Employee Assistance Program – Canopy

Classification

• Part-Time or Full-Time Seasonal | Hourly | Non-Exempt