Job Description: Golf Course Maintenance Laborer / Groundskeeper
Pebble Creek Country Club – College Station, Texas
Position Description
The Golf Course Maintenance Laborer (also referred to as Groundskeeper or Grounds Crew Member) plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards of playability, aesthetics, and safety of a private country club golf course and surrounding grounds. This is a hands-on, outdoor position that supports daily course conditioning under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. The role involves manual labor, operation of specialized turf equipment, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, often with early morning starts.
This is typically a full-time or seasonal non-exempt position, with opportunities for advancement in turf management for motivated individuals with experience or relevant education (such as from Texas A&M’s turfgrass programs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Turf and Course Maintenance: Mow greens, tees, fairways, roughs, collars, approaches, and bunker banks using walk-behind and riding mowers. Perform trimming, edging, string trimming, and blowing of debris.
- Bunker and Setup Duties: Rake and maintain sand bunkers, move tee markers, change hole cups/locations, repair divots and ball marks, and set up the course for daily play.
- Irrigation and Cultural Practices: Assist with irrigation system repairs (e.g., replacing heads), hand watering, aerification, verticutting, topdressing, and other turf health practices.
- Landscaping and Grounds Care: Plant, trim, prune, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and ornamental areas around the course, clubhouse, and club facilities. Pick up litter, remove leaves, and perform general cleanup.
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Safely operate and perform basic preventive maintenance on mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, blowers, chainsaws, and other powered tools. Report major repair needs.
- Special Projects: Assist with sod installation, seeding, soil preparation, chemical/fertilizer applications (under supervision), drainage work, and other maintenance projects as assigned.
- Safety and Standards: Follow all safety protocols, club policies, and environmental best practices. Maintain a clean, professional appearance and positive team attitude.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, or turf management is a plus.
- Knowledge of turfgrass, weeds, insects, and irrigation in Texas conditions (warm-season grasses) is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Ability to operate various mowing and grounds equipment safely.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs.
- Physical stamina for manual labor in varying weather.
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work early mornings (often starting 5-6 AM), weekends, and holidays during peak seasons.
- Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a crew.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform repetitive tasks in heat, humidity, or inclement weather common to the Brazos Valley.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This is an outdoor role involving significant physical activity, exposure to sun, heat, dust, noise, and chemicals (with proper PPE). Early starts ensure the course is ready for member play.
Compensation and Benefits (Typical for Private Clubs in the Area):
- Hourly wage, often starting in the $13-$18 range depending on experience (competitive for the Bryan/College Station market).
- Potential benefits: Health insurance, retirement contributions, golf privileges, uniforms, and professional development opportunities (e.g., GCSAA education).
- Seasonal bonuses or overtime during peak periods (spring/fall in Texas).
This position is ideal for individuals passionate about golf, outdoors, and hands-on turf work.