Landscape & Turf Maintenance Operator

A. Duda & Sons, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

401k

Job summary

Duran Golf Club, a subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons, Inc., is seeking a full-time Landscape & Turf Maintenance Operator to join our dedicated team responsible for the care of one of the area's top golf courses.

This hands-on role offers the chance to develop specialized skills in turf management and landscaping while contributing to high-quality course conditions for golfers and guests. We provide health benefits, vacation, and a 401k as part of our benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with colleagues, guests, and management.
• Team-oriented collaboration is essential.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowing equipment to maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, approaches, and other course grounds.
• Repair ball marks and fill divots to support quality playing surfaces.
• Change cup locations and reposition tee markers.
• Rake and groom sand bunkers to ensure consistent conditions.
• Maintain cart paths, curbs, parking areas, and clubhouse surroundings.
• Trim vegetation around irrigation components, yardage markers, and other course features.
• Assist with specialized turf care practices, including topdressing and verti-cutting.
• Remove debris and litter to keep the property clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Set up and relocate ropes, stakes, directional signs, and other course accessories.
• Support overall course presentation through landscape and grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Duran Golf Club, a subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons, Inc., is hiring a full-time Landscape & Turf Maintenance Operator to be part of a dedicated team responsible for the care of one of the area's top golf courses. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant outdoor environment while developing specialized skills in turf management and landscaping. It's a hands-on position that plays a key role in delivering the high-quality course conditions golfers expect from a premier facility.

DUDA's mission is to grow Christian faith and business integrity; land values and vibrant communities; families, people and relationships; healthy food products; and sustainable wealth and balanced financial returns for future generations. We believe that in order to realize our objectives, we need the ideas and dedication of talented employees; in fact, our success depends on it. DUDA has been in business for over 90 years, and our people-oriented philosophy has encouraged pride in the quality of our products, resulting in our outstanding reputation in the marketplace.

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 5:30am-2:30pm
• Friday: 5:30am-11:30am
• Saturday & Sunday: 5:30am-8:30am

Responsibilities:

• Operate mowing equipment to maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, approaches, and other course grounds
• Repair ball marks and fill divots to support quality playing surfaces
• Change cup locations and reposition tee markers
• Rake and groom sand bunkers to ensure consistent conditions
• Maintain cart paths, curbs, parking areas, and clubhouse surroundings
• Trim vegetation around irrigation components, yardage markers, and other course features
• Assist with specialized turf care practices, including topdressing and verti-cutting
• Remove debris and litter to keep the property clean, safe, and welcoming
• Set up and relocate ropes, stakes, directional signs, and other course accessories
• Support overall course presentation through landscape and grounds maintenance activities

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 50-75 lbs in various outdoor conditions
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional approach when interacting with colleagues, guests, and management
• Previous experience in golf course maintenance is a plus, but not mandatory
• Understanding of workplace hazards and adherence to safety protocols
• Strong ability to collaborate and contribute to a team-oriented environment

We offer opportunities for career growth. This is a full-time hourly position offering health benefits package, vacation, and 401k.

EEO - Duda is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.