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Golf lawncare specialist (Full-time) - THE VILLAGES FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

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Down to Earth Landscape & Irrigation | The villages Florida United states
Expires: October 11, 2026


We are looking for someone who truly enjoys the golf industry. If you get energized and motivated about supporting your team and driving production, this may be the job for you! If you describe yourself as a detail-oriented leader with a desire to help your team succeed, we want to hear from you!

As a Golf Lawncare Specialist, you will support landscape maintenance services within our Golf Division. This role focuses on maintaining the landscaped areas surrounding golf course features with a team of 2-5 employees—including clubhouses, common areas, perimeters, and non play turf—to ensure a clean, professional, and well-manicured appearance. The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in quality results, and understands the importance of presentation in a golf environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and blowing
  • Maintain landscaped areas such as clubhouses, cart paths, entrances, common areas, and perimeter turf
  • Assist with planting, mulching, bed maintenance, seasonal cleanups, and shrub care
  • Safely operate landscape maintenance equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and utility vehicles
  • Monitor landscape health and report issues such as plant stress, pests, irrigation problems, or damage
  • Assist with irrigation checks and minor adjustments as needed
  • Support special projects, course events, and tournament preparation as assigned
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and equipment
  • Follow all safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and company policies
  • Work collaboratively with crew leaders, golf maintenance staff, and operations teams
  • Properly weeding client sites by hand or by utilizing landscape equipment.
  • Planting, grooming and maintaining plant material.
  • Performing site cleanup duties which includes but is not limited to clearing and disposing of trash and organic material
  • Maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude with internal and external clients.
  • Performing other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 1–3 years of experience in landscape maintenance, lawn care, or groundskeeping
  • Basic knowledge of landscaping practices, tools, and equipment
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
  • Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required in golf operations
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
  • Holds or can obtain a round-up permit upon hire
  • Reliable transportation
Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Experience working in golf course environments, resorts, or high-end commercial properties
  • Knowledge of ornamental plants, shrubs, and basic horticultural maintenance
  • Familiarity with irrigation systems and landscape water management
  • Experience with seasonal planting and landscape enhancement projects
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
  • Strong pride in appearance, consistency, and quality of work
  • Interest in advancing into crew leader, enhancement, or golf landscape management roles
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License and the ability to pass an MVR check
Benefits:
The well-being of our team members is important to us, and we want to ensure that you feel supported in your growth. Our benefits offerings include the following:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Ancillary insurance benefits
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Weekly pay
  • Ongoing training
  • Career advancement opportunities
About Us:
Here at Down to Earth, we pride ourselves in our commitment to our team and the communities we support. With over 1,200 employees spanning across 12 locations, we provide premium commercial landscape development, maintenance, and enhancement services serving multiple regions across Florida.

We are invested in shaping the future of the green industry by focusing on community, continuous improvement, and quality every time. We approach each project with the same business strategy and principles that have made us successful for 30 years: surround yourself with team members that care and offer services that exceed client expectations. We strive to build long-term relationships by exemplifying value through superior work.

Come and experience the Down to Earth difference! Join our team and work alongside Florida’s best landscape and irrigation professionals. We offer the perfect place to work, learn, and grow. Learn more by visiting our website at .

Down To Earth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain top candidates by providing an engaging culture and opportunities to grow and develop. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 
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