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Bunker Installation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Groundskeeper

Winter Haven, FL ยท On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

... bunker rakes, tractors, sweepers, blades, loaders, backhoes, trenchers, chain saws, and ... drainage installation and repair, and repairing ball marks and filling divots. * Perform golf ...

Greenskeeper

Granby, CO ยท On-site

$17 - $20/hr

... bunker maintenance * blowing * sod installation * planting trees, shrubs and flowers Maintain course accessibility and appearance using tools and/or chemicals to perform activities such as: * weed ...

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Plumber

Sulphur Springs, TX ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

This position is responsible for installing, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting plumbing ... Install water supply, drainage, vent, and sewage systems in steel bunker units * Read and interpret ...

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Elizabeth, PA

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

... bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds. * Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged. * Installs ...

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Elizabeth, PA ยท On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

... bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds. * Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged. * Installs ...

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Lexington, VA ยท On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

... bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds. * Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged. * Installs ...

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Elizabeth, PA ยท On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

... bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds. * Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged. * Installs ...

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Lexington, VA ยท On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

... bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds. * Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged. * Installs ...

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$20/hr

... bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds. * Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged. * Installs ...

Costco Lead Setter

Tomball, TX ยท On-site

$15 - $16/hr

... and offer turnkey installations. We are the number #1 Generac dealer in North America. Our ... Bunker Hill , Cypress , Humble , Katy , Pearland , Richmond , Sugar Land , Tomball, Webster, and ...

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How much do bunker installation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for bunker installation in the United States is $23.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is bunker installation?

Bunker installation involves the planning, construction, and outfitting of fortified underground or above-ground shelters designed to protect people or assets from threats such as natural disasters, explosions, or other emergencies. This job includes site assessment, excavation, structural reinforcement, and the integration of ventilation, power, and safety systems. Professionals in this field work closely with engineers and safety experts to ensure that bunkers meet safety standards and client specifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bunker Installation Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bunker Installation Technician, you need expertise in construction, structural engineering principles, and safety protocols, typically supported by vocational training or relevant certifications. Familiarity with power tools, heavy machinery, and systems such as ventilation, water filtration, and electrical wiring is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and attention to detail are critical soft skills in this role. These skills ensure that bunkers are built safely, efficiently, and to specifications, protecting both clients and the installation team.

What are some common safety challenges faced by professionals working in bunker installation, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in bunker installation often encounter safety challenges such as working in confined spaces, handling heavy materials, and managing potential exposure to hazardous substances in soil or construction materials. To address these risks, teams follow strict safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), regular safety briefings, and adherence to OSHA regulations. Collaboration with safety officers and ongoing training are also integral to ensuring a secure work environment, making safety a shared responsibility among all team members.

What is the difference between Bunker Installation vs Bunker Maintenance?

AspectBunker InstallationBunker Maintenance
CertificationsConstruction, safety, and welding certificationsSafety, inspection, and repair certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor, and industrial settingsIndustrial facilities, underground or outdoor sites
Job FocusBuilding and installing new bunkersInspecting, repairing, and maintaining existing bunkers

While Bunker Installation involves constructing and installing new bunkers, Bunker Maintenance focuses on inspecting, repairing, and ensuring the longevity of existing structures. Both roles require safety certifications and work in industrial or outdoor environments, but their primary tasks differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Bunker Installation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 3% Full Time, 56% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 34% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $49,794 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

$13.25 - $17/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

Under general direction from the Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Crew Foreman, the Equipment operator safely utilizes a variety of tools, machinery and equipment to perform maintenance duties around the golf course and grounds. Responsibilities also include cleaning equipment after each use and performing minor repairs and/or routine maintenance on the equipment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Safely operate equipment and accessories as trained and assigned including, but not limited to, greens mowers, rotary mowers, flymos, gang mowers, tri-plex mowers, vertical mowers, line trimmers, edgers, utility vehicles, back-pack blowers, portable pumps, aerifiers, spikers, mechanical top dressers, sod cutters, mechanical bunker rakes, tractors, sweepers, blades, loaders, backhoes, trenchers, chain saws, and miscellaneous hand tools.
  • Properly care for assigned equipment by inspecting machinery before and after each use, cleaning machinery after each use, making necessary minor adjustments to equipment and reporting machinery/equipment problems to the mechanic.
  • Maintain maintenance and fluid use logs (gas and oil) on assigned equipment.
  • Perform daily maintenance tasks on the golf course and grounds as well as the maintenance facility and clubhouse as assigned and directed. Duties may include, but not limited to, loading and unloading materials, trimming trees, removing cuttings, laying sod, hand raking bunkers, drainage installation and repair, and repairing ball marks and filling divots.
  • Perform golf course service and set up work as directed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications

  • High school, college degree, required or preferred.
  • 1 year experience with equipment and/or in golf course maintenance or landscaping preferred.
  • Valid driver's license. Driving record meeting Company safety policies and guidelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate golf course equipment.
  • Demonstrated quality verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
  • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Position Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

  • Read and write (English)
  • Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
  • Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions
  • Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds
  • See players on the golf course, and to follow the flight of golf balls
  • Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time
  • Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources
  • Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
  • Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly

Supervises

None


Working Conditions

Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.


Machine/Equipment/Tools Used

Greens mowers, rotary mowers, gang mowers, tri-plex mowers, vertical mowers, line trimmers, edgers, utility vehicles, back-pack blowers, portable pumps, aerifiers, spikers, mechanical top dressers, sod cutters, mechanical bunker rakes, tractors, sweepers, blades, loaders, backhoes, trenchers, chain saws, and miscellaneous hand tools.