Groundskeeper - Year-round/Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Golf Course Maintenance

JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper

REPORTS TO: Golf Course Superintendent / Assistant Superintendents

SCHEDULE: Full-Time (early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required). Weekend snow removal required.

COMPENSATION: Hourly (overtime opportunities available)

BENEFITS: Meals, golf privileges, uniforms, and opportunities for professional development

Burning Tree Country Club seeks hardworking, dependable, and detail-oriented Groundskeepers to join our Golf Course Maintenance team. This role assists with daily care, conditioning, and presentation of the golf course to ensure exceptional playing conditions for our Members and guests.

This is a hands-on position that works outdoors in all aspects of golf course maintenance. Groundskeepers play a critical role in maintaining the high standards and pristine conditions that define Burning Tree Country Club.

Who We Are

Burning Tree Country Club is a private, family-oriented club founded in 1962 and committed to creating exceptional experiences for Members, families, and guests.

Our community includes:

An 18-hole championship golf course that has hosted U.S. Open Qualifiers and Met PGA events

An 8-lane, 25-meter pool with diving well

Har-Tru tennis courts and platform tennis complex

Multiple dining venues and event spaces

Active junior programs in golf, tennis, and aquatics

A year-round Youth Activities Program and Summer Camp

We take pride in delivering first-class course conditions through strong teamwork, agronomic expertise, and attention to detail.

At Burning Tree Country Club, we are proud to be a team of dynamic professionals who champion authenticity, consistency, excellence, and innovation. We seek individuals who are committed to delivering exceptional results, working collaboratively, and continuously striving to improve.

Who You Are

You are dependable, hardworking, and enjoy working outdoors in a team-oriented environment. You:

Take pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail

Enjoy hands-on, physical work

Work well both independently and as part of a team

Are eager to learn and develop new skills

Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Are comfortable working early mornings and in varying weather conditions

As a Groundskeeper, you contribute directly to the quality and playability of the golf course.

The Essentials (Core Responsibilities)

Assist with daily golf course setup, including tee markers, hole locations, and course accessories

Perform routine maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, raking bunkers, and debris removal

Maintain greens, fairways, roughs, and surrounding landscape areas

Assist with irrigation monitoring and basic adjustments

Support agronomic practices such as aerification, topdressing, seeding, and fertilization

Operate and maintain golf course equipment safely and efficiently

Maintain the cleanliness and organization of maintenance facilities and equipment

Assist with special projects and course improvements as assigned

The Expectations

Arrive on time and ready to work early morning shifts

Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all assigned tasks

Follow all safety procedures and equipment operation guidelines

Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Maintain a professional attitude and positive work ethic

Adapt to changing priorities based on course needs and weather conditions

Take direction from supervisors and communicate effectively with team members

Contribute to maintaining the high standards of course conditions expected at BTCC

The Standards

Education & Experience

Previous golf course, landscaping, or outdoor labor experience preferred but not required

Interest in turf management or outdoor work environments is a plus

Skills & Competencies

Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently

Strong work ethic and reliability

Basic mechanical awareness (equipment operation experience preferred)

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods

Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds

Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, lifting, and walking