How to Get a Golf Course Maintenance Job

If you have a background in landscaping and would like to pursue a more challenging career, you might want to consider getting a golf course maintenance job. Working a maintenance job at a golf course or country club can be rewarding. Believe it or not, a golf course job can be very financially rewarding for those few who are lucky enough to move up to golf course superintendent.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Getting a good golf course maintenance job can take time and, in many cases, you must start at the bottom of the ladder. Most people begin their career working basic landscaping and lots and lots of mowing. Some larger country clubs have maintenance crews of 20 to 30 people, but the average golf course employs about 8 to 10 maintenance workers.

2. Many of the golf course maintenance employees do not have any special degrees or certifications. You can jump ahead of the pack by becoming a certified ISA Arborist. An arborist is a plant specialist and, by becoming certified, you will learn everything you need to know about maintaining the grass, greens and trees located on your golf course. Healthy, green, manicured grass is crucial to any golf course.

3. If your long term goal is to become a golf course superintendent, you should pursue any openings that may arise as an assistant superintendent. This is a great way to learn the ropes and watch how the superintendent handles his or her maintenance crew. Managing multiple employees who are spread out over an entire golf course can be challenging.

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