Greenskeeper (Temp)

Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life and Sick Time

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, located near the Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, seeks a Greenskeeper to perform routine golf course maintenance under supervision. This temporary full-time position involves operating small equipment, mowing, edging, watering, and assisting with irrigation and course setup.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and compliance with U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance methods and materials.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina and agility.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Occasional overtime with minimal notice.
• Must provide valid documents to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowers and string trimmers to trim greens, aprons, tees, edges, and bunkers.
• Sets tee markers and cups; maintains gear; cleans facilities and bed areas.
• Maintains fuel and fluids; reports equipment issues promptly.
• Returns equipment to designated areas and cleans maintenance spaces.
• Water and fertilize greens and fairways; under supervision, applies chemicals.
• Mark course for cart control; manage barriers and signage.
• Assist in project work: build greens, tees, and fairways; lay sod and seed areas.
• Repair irrigation pipes and operate light equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Hand & power tools

Truck & light equipment

Physical fitness

Follow directions

Overtime capable

US work authorization

Job description

Reports to: Greens Superintendent - Temp

Revision Date: 7/8/2026

Nestled next to the protected open space of the Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (PAHGCC) blends the outdoors, family, and exceptional golf in one of the most idyllic locations in the Bay Area. PAHGCC was built in 1958 and developed with a vision to be the family club inclusive of women and children and has been a leading example of family membership ever since. Our welcoming and distinctive Private Club provides a premier championship golf course, year-round recreation, and artistic culinary and social activities for Members, their families and guests.

JOB PURPOSE

The Greenskeeper, under the supervision of the Greens Superintendent and Assistant Greens Superintendent, performs routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance; undertake semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; and occasionally uses large equipment such as tractors, loaders and gang mowers. Each groundskeeper may be assigned the responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; remove debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately.
• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.
• Water and fertilize tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
• Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways.
• Repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems
• Operate dump trucks or other light equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed by his supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina and agility.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Able to work overtime on an occasional basis, with minimal notice.
• Must provide valid documents to work in the U.S.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• This position requires a flexible schedule for working evenings, weekends, and all holidays as determined by business needs
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required to stand for long periods
• Must be able to handle indoor and outdoor conditions
• May be subject to loud music or noise
• Working with mechanical parts
• Toxic or caustic chemicals

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• This is a temporary full-time non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $18.70 - $20.00 DOE
• This position requires a flexible schedule for working evenings, weekends, and all holidays as determined by business needs
• Benefit package includes: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life and Sick Time
• Complimentary meals provided up to six days per week, excluding designated aerification days
• Our premier championship golf course is open for staff to enjoy on select Mondays

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (PAHGCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PAHGCC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. PAHGCC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.