Seasonal Golf Course Equipment Operator – Grounds Crew

Thornberry Creek, Inc; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on golf, food & bev

Job summary

Thornberry Creek at Oneida is seeking a Golf Course Equipment Operator to join the Grounds Crew for the 2026 season. The role operates and maintains golf course maintenance equipment and supports daily course conditioning and upkeep at Thornberry Creek’s prestigious Oneida, WI location.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, has turf management awareness, and can handle early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating golf course maintenance equipment or similar machinery preferred.
• Understanding of golf course maintenance practices and turf management is a plus.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate golf course maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerators, and other specialized machinery.
• Perform daily course maintenance tasks such as mowing greens, fairways, and roughs; bunker raking; and debris cleanup.
• Assist with irrigation system operation and minor repairs as needed.
• Ensure all equipment is operated safely and maintained in proper working condition.
• Follow all course maintenance schedules and guidelines to uphold high-quality playing conditions.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or course issues to the supervisor.
• Assist with seasonal tasks, including aeration, fertilization, over-seeding, and winter preparation.
• Work collaboratively with the grounds crew team to execute daily maintenance operations efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment storage and maintenance facilities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Turf management knowledge

Shift flexibility

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Valid driver's license

Job description

Thornberry Creek at Oneida is seeking a Golf Course Equipment Operator to join the Grounds Crew for the 2026 season. The role operates and maintains golf course maintenance equipment and supports daily course conditioning and upkeep at Thornberry Creek’s prestigious Oneida, WI location.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, has turf management awareness, and can handle early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays.