Groundskeeper

R+L Carriers•Ocala, FL

About The Position

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is seeking team-oriented Groundskeepers with a passion for golf and course management. Groundskeepers assist course maintenance staff with day-to-day operations, perform daily course maintenance to a high standard, and use safe work practices. Candidates should have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a willingness to learn golf maintenance. They should follow instructions and adopt the department’s expectations for behavior, work ethic, and appearance. The department offers development plans to build team members’ skills and emphasizes work-life balance. The role is 40 hours per week, with every other weekend off. The posting describes three experience levels. Groundskeeper 1 is an entry-level role for employees new to Golden Ocala who have no golf course experience. It requires a willingness to learn and operate equipment, work toward operating all equipment at a high level after training, maintain detail and cleanliness, and pursue continuous learning. Groundskeeper 2 calls for laborer experience, an appropriate understanding of golf course conditions and standards, and basic knowledge of golf course maintenance equipment. Candidates should be self-motivated, positive, detail-oriented, able to make independent decisions and use time productively, and committed to teamwork and continuous learning. Groundskeeper 3 requires the skills and knowledge to perform nearly every golf course task, extensive knowledge of golf course equipment, and the ability to operate machinery at a high level. Candidates should demonstrate leadership, honesty, integrity, commitment, passion, creativity, innovation, accountability, and the ability to inspire teammates. They should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to work independently, and able to communicate with team members. Hourly pay is listed by level: Groundskeeper 1, $18; Groundskeeper 2, $19; Groundskeeper 3, $20.

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 pursue continuous learning.
Ability to follow instructions and adopt the department’s expectations for behavior, work ethic, and appearance.
Groundskeeper 1: no golf course experience required; willingness to learn new tasks and equipment, and to operate equipment at a high level once trained.
Groundskeeper 2: laborer experience, an appropriate grasp of golf course conditions and standards, and basic knowledge of equipment used for golf course maintenance.
Groundskeeper 2 and 3: self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to lead by example, make decisions independently, and use time productively.
Groundskeeper 3: skills and knowledge to perform nearly every golf course task, extensive golf course equipment knowledge, and ability to operate machinery at a high level.
Groundskeeper 3: leadership characteristics including honesty, integrity, commitment, passion, creativity, innovation, accountability, and the ability to inspire teammates.
Groundskeeper 3: ability to communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

Assist course maintenance staff with day-to-day operations.
Perform daily golf course maintenance to a high standard.
Incorporate safe work practices into job performance.
Learn and operate different types of equipment as required.
Maintain a high level of detail and cleanliness, from the shop area to the golf course.
For Groundskeeper 3, perform nearly every task on the golf course and communicate with team members.