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Troon Golf

Golf Course Maintenance

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Finkbine Golf Course, located in Iowa City, IA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Golf Course Maintenance staff! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn ...

Troon Golf

Golf Course Grounds Crew

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$13 - $15.50/hr

This position is for Golf Course Grounds Crew on an 18 hole golf course. Duties are, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, watering, bunker maintenance, flower and tree care and other tasks involved ...

Troon

Golf Course Maintenance

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$15/hr

Finkbine Golf Course, located in Iowa City, IA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Golf Course Maintenance staff! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn ...

Troon

Golf Course Maintenance

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$15/hr

Finkbine Golf Course, located in Iowa City, IA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Golf Course Maintenance staff! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn ...

Troon

Golf Course Grounds Crew

Waterloo, IA

$14.75/hr

This position is for Golf Course Grounds Crew on an 18 hole golf course. Duties are, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, watering, bunker maintenance, flower and tree care and other tasks involved ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for golf courses in Iowa is $20.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.69 and $28.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Golf Courses job involves maintaining and managing the operations of a golf course. Responsibilities can include landscaping, turf management, facility maintenance, customer service, and coordinating events or tournaments. Positions may range from groundskeepers and golf pros to clubhouse staff and course superintendents. The goal is to ensure the course is kept in excellent condition and provides a great experience for golfers.

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To thrive in a Golf Course Management role, you need expertise in turf management, landscaping, and general facility maintenance, often supported by a degree in agronomy, horticulture, or a related field. Familiarity with irrigation systems, fertilization techniques, pesticide application, and industry-standard safety certifications such as a pesticide applicator’s license are essential. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills also set top professionals apart. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high-quality playing conditions, ensuring member and guest satisfaction, and effectively leading grounds crews.

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Golf Course Maintenance

Troon Golf

Iowa City, IA • On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Troon rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 123 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 28 rated golf clubs

Job description

Finkbine Golf Course, located in Iowa City, IA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Golf Course Maintenance staff! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
General Purpose:
Performs a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Performs semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and related tasks as required.
Essential Duties:
  • Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment.
  • Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
  • Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
  • Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
  • Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up).
  • Assists with golf course set-up procedures.
  • Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
  • Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
  • Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas.
  • Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Hand watering needed.
  • Grow-In Golf Course Maintenance.

Education/Experience:
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands:
Regularly stands, walks, sits, and uses hands, reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches. Regularly talks or hears. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Environment/Noise:
Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical part. Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in areas with fumes or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally works in extreme heat (non-weather) and experiences vibration. Noise level is loud.
Certificates/Licenses:
Valid Driver's License
Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
  • Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
About Troon
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world's largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit

Industry

Fitness and sports centers, hospitality services and traveler accommodation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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