Groundskeeper Jobs
Groundskeeper jobs are open across golf courses, universities, municipal parks, sports facilities, and private estates, from entry-level lawn crew roles to head groundskeeper and turf manager positions, with specializations in turf management, irrigation systems, and landscaping. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Why You’ll Love This Job
If you like working outdoors with your hands — not stuck behind a desk — this is the role for you. As our Property Maintenance Technician, you’ll keep the Soho Landscape shop and nursery running smoothly. You’ll work with plants, tools, trucks, and equipment every day, and you’ll have the chance to grow your career in the landscaping industry along the way.
What You’ll Do Day-to-Day
Your work keeps our operation running. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
- Mow, blow, prune, and pick up debris around the shop grounds
- Care for nursery plants — watering, pruning, spacing, weeding, and repotting
- Keep plant stock organized, healthy, and ready for crews and clients
- Monitor and maintain irrigation systems across the nursery and shop
- Organize tools, work areas, and supply storage around the shop
- Help landscape crews load and unload trucks and trailers
- Clean trucks and trailers on a weekly basis
- Manage brush piles and debris disposal
- Handle basic property maintenance tasks as needed
What We’re Looking For:
You don’t need a landscaping background — just the basics:
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Can lift 50 lbs and handle physical work throughout the day
- Handy with basic tools and willing to learn new equipment
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Able to use an iPhone and simple apps (timekeeping & job photos)
- English required
What We Offer
Full-time, weekly pay, steady hours
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Career training and professional development in the landscape industry
Hands-on work with a supportive team — no two days are exactly the same
Join our team as a Property Maintenance Technician and work with a variety of plants, tools and equipment while expanding your skills in the landscaping industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Outdoor labor: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Why You’ll Love This Job
If you like working outdoors with your hands — not stuck behind a desk — this is the role for you. As our Property Maintenance Technician, you’ll keep the Soho Landscape shop and nursery running smoothly. You’ll work with plants, tools, trucks, and equipment every day, and you’ll have the chance to grow your career in the landscaping industry along the way.
What You’ll Do Day-to-Day
Your work keeps our operation running. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
- Mow, blow, prune, and pick up debris around the shop grounds
- Care for nursery plants — watering, pruning, spacing, weeding, and repotting
- Keep plant stock organized, healthy, and ready for crews and clients
- Monitor and maintain irrigation systems across the nursery and shop
- Organize tools, work areas, and supply storage around the shop
- Help landscape crews load and unload trucks and trailers
- Clean trucks and trailers on a weekly basis
- Manage brush piles and debris disposal
- Handle basic property maintenance tasks as needed
What We’re Looking For:
You don’t need a landscaping background — just the basics:
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Can lift 50 lbs and handle physical work throughout the day
- Handy with basic tools and willing to learn new equipment
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Able to use an iPhone and simple apps (timekeeping & job photos)
- English required
What We Offer
Full-time, weekly pay, steady hours
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Career training and professional development in the landscape industry
Hands-on work with a supportive team — no two days are exactly the same
Join our team as a Property Maintenance Technician and work with a variety of plants, tools and equipment while expanding your skills in the landscaping industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Outdoor labor: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in groundskeeper jobs.
- One or more years of hands-on turf maintenance or landscaping experience
- Ability to operate commercial mowers, edgers, and blowers safely
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for operating utility vehicles
- State pesticide applicator license or willingness to obtain one
- Physical ability to lift heavy loads and work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, fertilization schedules, and soil health
Tips for Your Groundskeeper Job Search
List every piece of equipment you operate
Hiring managers for groundskeeper roles want to see specific machines: zero-turn mowers, aerators, sod cutters, irrigation controllers, and spreaders. List each one by name on your resume rather than writing a generic phrase like 'grounds equipment.'
Highlight turf certifications and pesticide licenses
Many groundskeeper postings require a state-issued pesticide applicator license or a Certified Turf Manager credential. List yours prominently near the top of your resume so screeners don't miss them when scanning quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists groundskeeper openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by facility type
Golf course, sports complex, university campus, and municipal park groundskeeper roles each demand different skill emphasis. Search by facility type or employer category so you apply to openings where your hands-on experience is the strongest match.
Prepare for a working interview before you apply
Many groundskeeper employers skip the phone screen and invite candidates directly to a half-day working interview. Know your availability, bring work boots, and be ready to demonstrate mowing lines, edging technique, or irrigation troubleshooting on the spot.
Negotiate start date around your seasonal notice
Groundskeeper hiring peaks ahead of spring and fall maintenance cycles. If you're leaving a seasonal role, discuss a start date that respects your current employer's schedule. Hiring managers in this field understand the rhythm and will generally accommodate a two-week transition.
Groundskeeper Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most groundskeepers?
The most active employers for groundskeepers right now are General Services Corporation, CBRE, and UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Golf course management companies and university facilities departments tend to post year-round rather than only during peak season.
How many groundskeeper jobs are remote?
About 0% of groundskeeper openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most hands-on turf and grounds work requires a physical presence on site. The sub-areas with any remote possibility include irrigation system scheduling, grounds management planning, and administrative coordination roles within larger facilities departments.
How do you become a groundskeeper?
Start by gaining hands-on experience with lawn and turf maintenance, either through a landscaping job, a parks department seasonal position, or volunteer work on a school or community property. Obtain a state pesticide applicator license, which most employers require. Learning to operate commercial equipment and understanding basic irrigation and fertilization practices will make you a competitive candidate for full-time roles.
Can you get hired as a groundskeeper with no experience?
Yes, entry-level groundskeeper positions exist at parks departments, universities, and large commercial properties, and many employers train new hires on specific equipment and procedures. Demonstrating that you've maintained your own lawn, helped a neighbor or family member with yard work, or completed any outdoor labor role signals reliability. A willingness to obtain a pesticide license after hire removes a common barrier for candidates without formal experience.
What does the groundskeeper interview process look like?
Most groundskeeper interviews begin with a short conversation about your equipment experience and schedule availability, followed by a practical component where the employer asks you to operate a mower, demonstrate edging technique, or walk a property and identify maintenance priorities. References from past supervisors who can speak to your reliability and attention to detail carry significant weight at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to groundskeeper jobs?
You can find and apply to groundskeeper jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to newly posted positions before competition builds.
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