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Posted: Jun 11, 2026

Groundskeepers

Sankaty Head Golf Club

Siasconset, Massachusetts

Wages/Pay
$17.00 - $18.00 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 12, 2026

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.


Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Six months of experience in golf course grounds maintenance or greens keeping preferred.


Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of golf course operations.

• Knowledge of irrigation systems.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in all situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Maintain golf course and landscaping around the course.


Job Tasks/Duties

• Mows greens, tees, collars, approaches, rough and fairways.

• Aerates greens.

• Operates turf vac, loader-backhoe, fairway and rough aerifier.

• Spikes greens.

• Assists in daily course set -up. Moves tee markers and change cups; replaces flags and cleans course

hardware when needed.

• Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily; reports equipment problems

and failures to mechanic or supervisors immediately.

• Maintains maintenance and fluid-use logs (gas and oil) on equipment.

• Ensures that all equipment receives visual pre-operation check list inspection as directed by

the Superintendent/Mechanic.

• Performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed and returns equipment to

designated location at the shop.

• Cleans and inspects machinery after each use.

• Utilizes loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials.

• Loads and unloads materials.

• Collects and empties litter cans.

• Cleans gutters, drains and culverts.

• Waters plants.

• Cuts grass and weeds.

• Attends staff meetings.

• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by supervisor.


Licenses and Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.


Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of

electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is

typical of this position.

• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.

• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots

and hat.

How to Apply

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Sankaty Head Golf Club

Sankaty Head Golf Club is a private golf club with tennis and beach facilities that provides its members and their families with first-rate recreational and social activities in an understated and informal atmosphere.

Location
Massachusetts
Season
Summer and Fall
Staff size
110
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Dorm style housing is provided at no cost. Various types of rooms are available ranging from singles to triples. Housing assignments are based upon availability, role, and seniority. SHGC does its best to accommodate housing requests when possible.
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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