Groundskeeper/Landscaping

Job Overview

This position operates motorized power equipment on the golf course.  Must have knowledge of standard procedures and methods required for efficient and normal completion of the required job.  Must operate equipment in a safe manner, never endangering the personal safety of those working in the area.  Must understand various working conditions to minimize wear on the equipment.  Must operate equipment as required to facilitate daily production needs.  As much as possible, must keep the surrounding work area in a smooth and orderly condition to allow ease of movement of the equipment. 

Job Functions

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.


• Perform tasks following Carlton Woods high level of standards as outlined in the Training Manual and Operating Standards Manual.


• Operate all powered golf course maintenance equipment safely and proficiently, with awareness of golfer safety.


• At the beginning of each day:

• Check levels of oil and fuel bringing them up to proper level if necessary.

• Perform walk around inspection of any other possible defects or fluid leaks.

• Report any problems to Mechanic I or Mechanic Supervisor.

• At the beginning of operation:

• Make minor adjustments to equipment including testing of hand control levers, buttons and pedals to start and regulate speed of motor.

• Ensure required pressure is attained and that panel gauges and lights are functioning properly.

• Notify supervisor of any malfunctions.

• At the end of each day:

• Wash, add fuel, and lubricate equipment.

• Perform walk around inspection of equipment looking for any damage that may have occurred, or excessive wear that will need repair.

• Report any findings to the Mechanic I or Mechanic Supervisor.

• Become knowledgeable about the correct cutting heights throughout the golf course.


• Maintain good customer relations and be considerate of golfers.


• Observe and report any turf, landscape and equipment problems.


• Perform work with due regard to safety of self and fellow employees while exercising proper care and protection of company property.


• Dig trenches as directed.


• Must be able to lift bags of fertilizer up to 50 pounds.

• Work with various types of tools (i.e., edgers, rotary mowers, hand blowers, hand tools, fly mowers, etc.)

• Manually weed golf course and other assigned areas.


• Irrigate areas as instructed.


• Mow designated areas with proper mower as directed.


• Trim and/or cut grass using power trimmer or sickle.


• Plant grass in bare areas and fill divots with top-dressing material.


• Pick up rubbish and debris.


• Wear issued uniforms, and safety gear at all times.


• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.


• Ability to work long hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends.


• Ability to remain on feet the majority of the workday.


• Ability to operate golf course equipment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.