Greenkeeper II

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Greenkeeper II to maintain the high standards of our golf course at Zapotal Golf & Beach Club in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The role involves caring for the turf, operating maintenance equipment and supporting the field supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain all machines before, during and after use.
• Maintain constant communication with the field supervisor.
• Report any anomalies in mowing equipment or turf quality.
• Rake bunkers and trim edge areas.
• Operate the fly‑mow mower.
• Mow edges of cart paths and sprinkler lines.
• Use manual trimmers for precise cutting.
• Walk‑mow greens, tees and approach areas.
• Handle and install sod correctly.
• Operate backpack and turbine blowers.
• Repair divots and perform manual sand‑filling.
• Control weeds manually and operate backpack sprayers.

Required profile

• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Effective communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects when needed.
• Basic understanding of golf rules and course quality (experience desirable but not required).
• Ability to operate irrigation sprinklers, hoses and utility vehicles.

Required skills

• Operation of fly‑mow mower
• Use of manual trimmers
• Walk‑mowing of greens, tees and approaches
• Sod installation (sodding)
• Operation of backpack blowers
• Operation of turbine blowers
• Raking bunkers and edge mowing
• Use of irrigation sprinklers and hoses
• Operation of utility vehicles