Golf Course Grounds Team Member / Greenskeeper

Mariners Landing Country Club is a 1,000-acre resort community on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to join our Golf Course Grounds Team.

Our team is responsible for preparing and maintaining the golf course each day, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, practice areas, landscaping, and other areas throughout the property.

This is not just a mowing job.

We are looking for experienced grounds professionals who can contribute from day one. This position is best suited for someone who already has experience working on a golf course maintenance crew, professional landscaping crew, or similar grounds maintenance operation.

Due to the demands of our operation, employees should already understand outdoor maintenance work, equipment operation, safety, teamwork, and completing assignments efficiently with strong attention to detail. We train employees on our specific equipment, procedures, and standards, but this is not an introductory position for someone with no previous experience.

A Typical Day on the Golf Course

Golf course maintenance starts early, with most morning work completed before golfers move through the course. Employees must remain aware of play, work safely, and minimize unnecessary disruption to golfers.

Daily assignments may include:

Mowing greens, tees, fairways, approaches, or rough. Changing hole locations and moving tee markers. Raking and maintaining bunkers. Blowing cart paths and playing surfaces. String trimming and edging. Preparing practice areas. Removing leaves and debris. Assisting with irrigation, landscaping, drainage, and course improvement projects. Cleaning and properly returning equipment after use.

Employees are expected to work efficiently, pay attention to detail, and communicate with supervisors when assignments are complete or problems arise.

What We Look for in Our Team

Successful team members are expected to: Show up on time and ready to work. Understand the pace and expectations of a high-level golf course grounds crew. Work efficiently while maintaining quality. Take pride in their work and pay attention to small details. Follow instructions and accept feedback. Work independently once an assignment has been explained. Take care of equipment and facilities. Communicate mechanical problems, damage, or unusual conditions. Help teammates when their own assignment is complete. Look for the next task. Continue learning and improving their Skills

We do not expect every new employee to know our property or every piece of golf course maintenance equipment on their first day.

We do expect employees to arrive with a solid foundation of professional grounds maintenance experience and the ability to quickly learn our standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain golf course grounds and playing surfaces. Operate walk-behind and riding mowing equipment. Maintain bunkers, tees, cart paths, and course accessories. Operate tractors, mowing equipment, skid steers, and other grounds equipment. Assist with landscaping, irrigation, drainage, and course projects. Clean equipment and report mechanical issues. Follow all safety and equipment operating procedures. Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of one year of professional golf course, landscaping, or comparable grounds experience. Valid driver's license required. Golf course maintenance experience is strongly preferred. Experience operating commercial turf or grounds maintenance equipment. Able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Ability to safely work around active golf play and remain aware of golfers and surroundings. Basic understanding of golf course etiquette and daily course setup preferred. Basic irrigation operation, troubleshooting, or repair experience is a plus. Able to safely lift at least 50 pounds. Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods. Able to work outdoors in changing weather conditions. Must be willing to work early mornings, weekends, and some holidays.

Equipment Experience

Applicants should have experience operating several types of commercial grounds equipment, such as:

Rough mower / rotary mower Zero-turn mower Tractor with attachments Skid steer / compact loader Bunker rake Chainsaw Ability to learn how to use a reel mower / walk-behind greens mower and fairway mower.

Schedule

Golf course maintenance requires early mornings and schedule flexibility. Weekend and holiday availability is required as needed, and schedules may change based on weather, tournaments, and golf course conditions. Reliable attendance is essential.

Pay: $17.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

Are you experienced in the operation of zero-turn mower, tractor, weed-eater, and chainsaw? Are you experienced in operating a reel mower / walk-behind greens mower or fairway mower?

Experience:

Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person