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Head Golf Course Superintendent

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$72 - $88/hr

Bloomingdale Golf Club was once the site of Glendale Golf Course. Opened in 1924, the original ... Provides detailed annual plans for the cultural practices and the designated landscaping areas.

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Grounds Crew

Riverdale, IL · On-site

$16 - $17.50/hr

The Grounds Crew employee is a key member of the course maintenance team and is responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf course. Multiple full-time and part-time positions ...

Niles Park District

Seasonal Golf Groundskeeper

Niles, IL · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Perform general labor tasks such as weeding, mulching, and planting to enhance the overall landscape of the golf course. * Operate and maintain equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and utility ...

Niles Park District

Seasonal Golf Groundskeeper

Niles, IL · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Perform general labor tasks such as weeding, mulching, and planting to enhance the overall landscape of the golf course. * Operate and maintain equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and utility ...

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How much do golf course landscape jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for golf course landscape in Chicago, IL is $53,974.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,700.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a golf course landscape?

A Golf Course Landscape job involves designing, maintaining, and enhancing the natural and artificial features of a golf course to ensure its aesthetic appeal, playability, and environmental sustainability. Responsibilities may include turf management, irrigation system maintenance, planting trees and shrubs, and pest control. Professionals in this field work closely with golf course superintendents to ensure the course remains in top condition year-round. This job requires knowledge of horticulture, landscaping techniques, and golf course design principles.

What does a golf course landscape do?

A typical day in Golf Course Landscape involves early morning hours maintaining greens, fairways, and bunkers to ensure optimal playing conditions. This can include mowing, irrigating, repairing turf, planting flowers or shrubs, and operating specialized groundskeeping machinery. You’ll often work as part of a dedicated team, coordinating with superintendents and other staff to prioritize tasks based on weather, season, and scheduled tournaments. The role can be physically demanding and mostly outdoors, offering the reward of seeing immediate, tangible results from your work. Over time, experienced staff may advance to supervisory or specialized roles, such as irrigation manager or course superintendent.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in golf course landscape?

To thrive in Golf Course Landscape, you need knowledge of turf management, horticulture, and groundskeeping practices, often supported by experience or certification in landscaping or turfgrass management. Familiarity with irrigation systems, landscaping equipment, and pesticide or fertilizer application is essential, with some roles requiring a pesticide applicator license. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in maintaining high standards and coordinating with course staff. These abilities ensure the golf course remains visually appealing and playable, directly impacting guest satisfaction and course reputation.

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Infographic showing various Golf Course Landscape job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,974 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Golf Course Groundsman

The Grove Country Club

Long Grove, IL • On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Department: Golf Course Maintenance

Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent

Position Type: Full-Time / Seasonal

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Grove Country Club is seeking a dependable and hardworking Golf Course Groundman to join our Golf Course Maintenance team. This position is responsible for assisting with the daily maintenance, conditioning, and presentation of the golf course and surrounding club grounds.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and understands the importance of maintaining high standards at a private country club.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Mow greens, tees, fairways, approaches, collars, roughs, and other turf areas.

Perform daily bunker maintenance, including raking, edging, weeding, and maintaining proper sand conditions.

Assist with daily golf course setup, including changing cups, moving tee markers, filling divots, repairing ball marks, and maintaining course accessories.

Operate walk-behind and riding mowers, utility vehicles, bunker rakes, blowers, string trimmers, rollers, and other golf course maintenance equipment.

Assist with aerification, topdressing, verticutting, seeding, sodding, and other turf-management practices.

Hand-water greens, tees, and other turf areas as directed.

Assist with irrigation and drainage repairs and installation.

Maintain landscaping, flower beds, trees, shrubs, and other areas throughout the property.

Perform tree and brush cleanup, leaf removal, and general course cleanup.

Maintain cart paths, course signage, stakes, ropes, benches, and other course features.

Assist with golf course improvement and renovation projects as assigned.

Properly clean and care for equipment after use and report equipment problems promptly.

Maintain clean and organized work areas and maintenance facilities.

Follow all safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment.

Maintain awareness of golfers and members while performing work on the course and minimize disruption to play whenever possible.

Assist with snow removal and winter projects when applicable.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or designated supervisor.

Qualifications

Previous golf course, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or agricultural experience is preferred but not required.

Experience operating commercial mowing or landscaping equipment is a plus.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.

Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality course conditions.

Ability to safely operate golf course maintenance equipment after proper training.

Valid driver's license preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor throughout the workday.

Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to safely operate powered equipment and hand tools.

Schedule

Golf course maintenance requires early-morning work. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime depending on golf schedules, weather, and course conditions.

Our Standards

The Grove Country Club is committed to providing members and guests with outstanding golf course conditions and a first-class club experience. Every member of the Golf Course Maintenance team plays an important role in the appearance, playability, and long-term health of the golf course.

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