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Operate turf and landscape power equipment safely on a daily basis. May be required to install ... fine motor skills. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ...

$15 - $17.50/hr

You will: * Install, care for, maintain and remove park annuals, ornamentals, turf and trees ... and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing) * Able to work indoors and ...

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How much do fine turf jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for fine turf in the United States is $17.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fine Turf vs Groundskeeper?

AspectFine TurfGroundskeeper
CertificationsHorticulture or turf management certifications often preferredSimilar certifications, often including landscape or horticulture credentials
Work EnvironmentGolf courses, sports fields, high-end landscapesPublic parks, schools, commercial properties
Job FocusPrecise turf maintenance, mowing, fertilizing, aerationGeneral landscape maintenance, planting, pruning, cleanup
Employer & IndustryGolf clubs, sports organizations, private estatesMunicipalities, schools, commercial property managers

Fine Turf specialists focus on detailed turf care for high-quality surfaces like golf courses and sports fields, requiring specific turf management skills. Groundskeepers perform broader landscape maintenance across various settings, often with a wider range of tasks. While both roles share certifications and work environments, Fine Turf roles demand more specialized turf knowledge.

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Infographic showing various Fine Turf job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 12% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,573 per year, or $17.6 per hour.
Greenskeeper

$16/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Welcome to The Country Club of Birmingham, where tradition meets excellence. We’re a private country club known for our outstanding amenities, personalized member service, and vibrant community. From golf and tennis to fine dining and seasonal events, our team is the heart of the member experience.

A greenskeeper maintains the turf, landscaping, and playing conditions of a golf course, ensuring greens, fairways, and bunkers are in optimal condition. Key tasks include mowing, watering, fertilizing, aerating, and repairing turf and alongside operating. 

Pay Range: $16/hourly

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 am

(This position requires to work every other weekend)

Key Responsibilities

  • Mowing, edging, aeration, and fertilizing of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
  • Raking sand bunkers, changing hole locations, divot filling, and repairing ball marks.
  • Safely operating walking mowers, riding mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, bunker rakes, and powered debris blowers.
  • Moving tee markers, changing hole locations on greens, and ensuring the overall, landscape is neat. 

Working Conditions

  • Often work early mornings, weekends, and holidays to minimize disruption to golfers.
  • Outdoors working environment subject to pre-dawn hours and conditions such as heat, cold, rain and in confined spaces
  • Complete manual labor for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, or kneeling, pushing/pulling of levers on equipment and machinery, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, overtime and holidays if necessary.
  • Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift heavy objects (approx. 60 lbs.), and stand/walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to operate motorized equipment and hand tools.
  • Knowledge preferred but not required of operating outdoor grounds maintenance equipment
  • Must be able to read chemical labels
  • Meticulous approach to ensuring the course is visually appealing and highly playable. 
  • Perform quality work within deadlines
  • Interact professionally with other employees, members and guests

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. without restrictions
  • Must be able to push and pull up to 40 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time without breaks
  • Requires long periods of time standing, walking, frequent bending, crouching, kneeling and reaching.
  • Will be exposed to outside weather conditions including high temperatures
  • Will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment
  • The noise level in the work environment is high.