Groundskeeper/Equipment Operator

Position Summary

Oak Hollow Golf Course is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper / Equipment Operator to assist with the daily maintenance and conditioning of the golf course and surrounding grounds. This position operates a variety of golf course maintenance equipment and performs general turf, landscape, and course-maintenance duties under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and maintenance leadership.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working outdoors, and takes pride in maintaining a high-quality golf course for our players.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate golf course maintenance equipment including greens, tee, fairway, and rough mowers; tractors; utility vehicles; blowers; and other turf equipment.
• Mow and maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, approaches, and other turf areas according to established standards.
• Perform bunker maintenance, including raking, edging, repairing washouts, and maintaining proper sand conditions.
• Change cups, move tee markers, service ball washers, empty trash, and assist with daily course setup.
• Assist with irrigation repairs, hand watering, drainage work, and other turf-maintenance projects.
• Perform trimming, edging, blowing, landscaping, debris removal, and general property maintenance.
• Assist with aerification, topdressing, overseeding, fertilization, and other seasonal golf course projects.
• Safely operate tractors, utility vehicles, mowing equipment, and other powered equipment as assigned.
• Inspect equipment before and after use and report mechanical problems or damage to the Equipment Manager or supervisor.
• Clean and properly store equipment after use and assist with routine equipment care.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment.
• Assist with tournament preparation, weather cleanup, and other special course projects as needed.
• Perform other related golf course maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous golf course, landscaping, turf maintenance, groundskeeping, construction, agriculture, or equipment-operation experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial mowing, turf, tractor, or similar equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate and learn a variety of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and ability to report to work for early-morning shifts.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions including heat, cold, rain, dust, dirt, and humidity.
• Ability to perform physical work including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.

Golf course experience is preferred but not required for candidates with relevant equipment-operation or grounds-maintenance experience and a willingness to learn.

This is a full-time position. Golf course maintenance begins early, and the schedule may include early mornings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours based on weather, tournaments, and course conditions.

Oak Hollow Golf Course is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
• Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• McKinney, TX 75071 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person