Groundskeeper

R+L Carriers•Ocala, FL

About The Position

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is hiring team-oriented Groundskeepers with a passion for golf and course management. Groundskeepers assist course maintenance staff with daily operations, perform course maintenance responsibilities to a high standard, and follow safe work practices. Candidates should be able to follow instructions, work both independently and as part of a team, maintain the department’s standards for behavior, work ethic, and appearance, and be willing to learn all aspects of golf maintenance. The department provides development plans to build team members’ skills and emphasizes work-life balance. The positions are scheduled for 40 hours per week, with every other weekend off. Groundskeeper 1 is an entry-level role for employees new to Golden Ocala who have no golf-course experience. The role requires willingness to learn new tasks and operate different equipment, with the expectation of operating all equipment proficiently after training. Attention to detail and cleanliness throughout the shop area and golf course, along with a commitment to continuous learning, are expected. Groundskeeper 2 candidates should have laborer experience and an appropriate grasp of golf-course conditions and standards, as well as basic knowledge of golf-course maintenance equipment. This role suits a self-motivated person with a positive attitude who can make independent decisions, use time productively, work as part of a team, lead by example, and pay close attention to detail. A commitment to continuous learning is expected. Groundskeeper 3 candidates should have the skills and knowledge to perform nearly every task on the golf course, extensive knowledge of golf-course equipment, and the ability to operate machinery at a high level. They are expected to demonstrate leadership through honesty and integrity, commitment and passion, creativity and innovation, accountability, and inspiring teammates. The role also requires teamwork, self-motivation, attention to detail, independent decision-making, productive time management, and the ability to communicate with team members.

Requirements

Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; a team mentality is emphasized.
Willingness to learn all aspects of golf maintenance and passion for continuous learning.
Ability to follow instructions and use time productively.
Groundskeeper 1: no golf-course experience required; willingness to learn new tasks and operate equipment.
Groundskeeper 2: laborer experience, an appropriate grasp of golf-course conditions and standards, and basic knowledge of golf-course maintenance equipment.
Groundskeeper 3: skills and knowledge to perform nearly every golf-course task, extensive knowledge of golf-course equipment, and ability to operate machinery at a high level.
Groundskeeper 3: ability to communicate with team members and demonstrate leadership, accountability, attention to detail, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Assist course maintenance staff with day-to-day operations.
Perform daily golf-course maintenance responsibilities to a high standard.
Incorporate safe work practices into job performance.
Follow instructions and uphold department expectations for behavior, work ethic, and appearance.
Learn new tasks and, after training, operate different types of equipment.
Maintain a high level of detail and cleanliness from the shop area through the golf course.
For Groundskeeper 3, perform nearly every task on the golf course and communicate with team members.
For Groundskeeper 3, demonstrate leadership and inspire teammates.