Groundskeeper

LOS ALTOS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Accrual

Paid Meal Breaks

Free Meals Tuesday-Friday

Job summary

Los Altos Golf and Country Club is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain greens, fairways, and related surfaces in accordance with USGA standards. The role includes setting tee placements, cup positions, and upkeep of irrigation systems, while operating greenskeeping equipment.

The position is seasonal full-time with an hourly wage of $20.00-$23.00, offering sick accrual, paid meal breaks, and free meals Tuesday-Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Responsibilities

• Set greens, tees, and cups; repair greens and rake bunkers; mow greens and fairways.
• Maintain bunkers, greens, driving range, tees; prune trees; pest control.
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.
• Assist in special construction projects.
• Ensure safe equipment use and promote safety/environmental practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

USGA regulations

Irrigation systems

Fertilizer & pesticides

Golf course maintenance

Safety procedures

English speaking

California driver license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Light equipment operation

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Groundskeeper
• Job Location: Los Altos - Los Altos, CA 94024
• Position Type: Seasonal Full-time
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per Hour
• Manager’s Title: Golf Superintendent
• Job Level: Entry Level
• Date of Revision: March 22, 2026

Summary

Prepares and maintains golf course greens, fairways, and other golf course surfaces as required, ensuring compliance with all golfing regulations and standards. Sets course tee and cup placements, installs and repairs irrigation systems, and operates and maintains greens keeping equipment.

Managerial Responsibilities

This role has no managerial responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets golf courses to include cutting cups, setting tees, repairing greens, raking bunkers, and mowing greens and fairways.
• Maintains golf course, including bunkers, greens, driving range, and tee boxes; mows bunker faces; prunes trees; performs pest control.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems.
• Assists in special construction projects as required.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Benefits

• Sick Accrual
• Paid Meal Breaks
• Free Meals Tuesday-Friday

Employment Practices

At the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race; color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of USGA regulations regarding course settings.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications.
• Knowledge of golf course maintenance activities to include placement of tees and pins, irrigation techniques, and turf care.
• Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot and repair manual and/or computerized irrigation systems.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to speak and understand basic English.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.