Greenskeeper
$12.50 - $16.25/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
$12.50 - $16.25/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Tustin, CA · On-site
$18 - $19.25/hr
Tustin Ranch Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Tustin, CA · On-site
$18 - $19.25/hr
Tustin Ranch Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
The Club at Castlewood is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Part-Time Greenskeeper I. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Pleasanton, CA · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
The Club at Castlewood is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Part-Time Greenskeeper I. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$13 - $17/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$13 - $17/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Saint Augustine, FL · On-site
$16/hr
Slammer and Squire is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Saint Augustine, FL · On-site
$16/hr
Slammer and Squire is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Heber, UT · On-site
$14 - $18.25/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Heber, UT · On-site
$14 - $18.25/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$13 - $17/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$13 - $17/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Montgomery, AL · On-site
$11.50 - $15/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Montgomery, AL · On-site
$11.50 - $15/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Cranston, RI · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Cranston, RI · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Naperville, IL · On-site
$18 - $18.50/hr
Naperville Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of seasonal part-time Greenskeeper I. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly ...
Greenskeeper
Naperville, IL · On-site
$18 - $18.50/hr
Naperville Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of seasonal part-time Greenskeeper I. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly ...
Greenskeeper
$20/hr
Talking Rock is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior ...
Greenskeeper
$20/hr
Talking Rock is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior ...
Greenskeeper
Buckeye, AZ · On-site
$18/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Buckeye, AZ · On-site
$18/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Slammer and Squire is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Slammer and Squire is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Navarre, FL · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
The Club at Hidden Creek is excited to announce an open position on the Agronomy Team of Greenskeeper I part-time with the opportunity to become full-time and benefit eligible in the future.
Greenskeeper
Navarre, FL · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
The Club at Hidden Creek is excited to announce an open position on the Agronomy Team of Greenskeeper I part-time with the opportunity to become full-time and benefit eligible in the future.
Greenskeeper
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$14 - $18.50/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$14 - $18.50/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Columbia, MO · On-site
$13.25 - $17.25/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Columbia, MO · On-site
$13.25 - $17.25/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Harrisburg, PA · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Harrisburg, PA · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Clark, NJ · On-site
$16/hr
Hyatt Hills Golf Complex is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of part-time Greenskeeper . Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
Clark, NJ · On-site
$16/hr
Hyatt Hills Golf Complex is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of part-time Greenskeeper . Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on ...
Greenskeeper
AZ · On-site
$12 - $15.75/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
AZ · On-site
$12 - $15.75/hr
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: * Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment * Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. * Operates small machinery to assist with edging ...
Greenskeeper
Williamsville, NY · On-site
$15.50/hr
Audubon Golf Course is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing ...
Greenskeeper
Williamsville, NY · On-site
$15.50/hr
Audubon Golf Course is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing ...
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$9.86 - $10.93
1% of jobs
$10.93 - $12
4% of jobs
$12 - $13.07
13% of jobs
$13.55 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.07 - $14.14
16% of jobs
The median wage is $15.12 / hr.
$14.14 - $15.21
18% of jobs
$15.21 - $16.28
9% of jobs
$16.28 - $17.35
14% of jobs
$17.38 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.35 - $18.42
9% of jobs
$18.42 - $19.49
11% of jobs
$19.49 - $20.56
2% of jobs
$20.56 - $21.63
3% of jobs
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How much do greenkeeper jobs pay per hour?
As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for greenkeeper in the United States is $16.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
How much does a head greenkeeper make?
A head greenkeeper typically earns between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the golf course or sports facility. They often oversee maintenance staff and use specialized equipment to ensure high-quality turf conditions.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Greenkeeper, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Greenkeeper, you need a solid understanding of turf management, horticulture, and groundskeeping practices, often supported by relevant vocational qualifications or certifications. Familiarity with machinery such as mowers, irrigation systems, and turf care tools is essential, along with knowledge of health and safety regulations. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help ensure the grounds are kept in optimal condition. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high-quality playing surfaces and a safe, attractive environment for golfers and visitors.
How much does a greenkeeper get paid?
Greenkeepers typically earn an average annual salary ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on experience, location, and the size of the golf course or sports facility. Entry-level greenkeepers may start at lower wages, while experienced professionals with certifications can earn higher salaries. The job often involves working early mornings and weekends, with some positions offering benefits and opportunities for advancement.
What qualifications do you need to be a greenkeeper?
Greenkeepers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with knowledge of turf management, horticulture, or related fields. Relevant certifications, such as a Greenkeeping or Turf Management qualification, can improve job prospects, and experience with lawn maintenance equipment is often required.
What are some common challenges Greenkeepers face during different seasons, and how can they prepare for them?
Greenkeepers often encounter unique challenges as the seasons change, such as managing turf diseases in wet spring conditions or combating drought stress and increased mowing demands during the summer. Winter can bring issues like frost damage and slower grass recovery. Successful Greenkeepers anticipate these seasonal changes by implementing preventative maintenance schedules, adjusting irrigation and fertilization plans, and staying updated on integrated pest management techniques. Proactive planning and continuous learning are key to ensuring the health and playability of sports turf year-round.
Is there a demand for greenkeepers?
Greenkeepers are in steady demand due to the ongoing need for maintaining golf courses, sports fields, and parks. Employment opportunities often depend on the season, location, and level of certification, with skills in turf management and equipment operation being valuable. The industry generally offers stable employment, especially in regions with active recreational facilities.
What is the difference between Greenkeeper vs Groundskeeper?
| Aspect | Greenkeeper | Groundskeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Often requires turf management or horticulture certifications | May require general groundskeeping or landscaping certifications |
| Work Environment | Golf courses, sports fields, parks | Public parks, school grounds, commercial landscapes |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in golf and sports industries | Broader use across various outdoor spaces |
Greenkeepers focus on maintaining golf courses and sports fields, requiring specialized turf management skills. Groundskeepers work in diverse outdoor settings, handling general landscape maintenance. While both roles involve outdoor work and landscaping, greenkeepers typically need specific turf certifications and work mainly in sports and golf industries, whereas groundskeepers have a broader scope across different outdoor environments.
What are greenkeepers?
Greenkeepers are professionals responsible for maintaining and caring for golf courses, sports fields, or large landscaped areas. Their primary duties include mowing grass, watering greens, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and ensuring the overall health and appearance of the turf. Greenkeepers also repair divots, manage irrigation systems, and may assist in landscaping tasks to ensure the grounds are in optimal condition for play. Their work is essential for providing a safe and visually appealing environment for athletes and visitors.
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What job categories do people searching Greenkeeper jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Greenkeeper jobs are:
- Seasonal International Golf Course Construction
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- Golf Course Turf Management
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Troon rating
6.2
Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
16th of 27 rated golf clubs
Job description
Mystic Creek Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper I. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.
Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I:
- 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.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications for the Greenskeeper I:
- One month related experience or training.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Other Qualifications:
- Regular and reliable attendance
About Troon Golf
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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