Golf Course Assistant Horticulturist

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview

Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating back to 1894

Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake. TCGC

is the oldest established American Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole

championship golf course that stretches beyond 7000-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will

love the test they find on our links while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable

round after addition to the course itself our members enjoy access to one of the finest practice

facilities in the region.

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is set to host the 2026 Centennial Washington Open and the 2027 US Senior

Womens Open. The Club recently hosted the 2025 Washington Open and the 2024 Pacific Northwest

Womens Amateur. TCGC hosted the 1961 U.S. Womens Amateur 1984 U.S. Senior Womens Amateur 1994

U.S. Womens Mid-Amateur 2007 U.S. Girls Junior 11 PNGA Amateur Championships 3 Washington Mens

Amateurs and numerous USGA championship qualifiers including Final Qualifying for the 2017 U.S. Open.

Other amenities include a dining room and lounge a competition size swimming pool a boat dock on

American Lake tennis courts and more!

Position Summary

As the Assistant Horticulturist at Tacoma Country and Golf Club you will be responsible for assisting the

Horticulturist in clubhouse grounds maintenance landscaping building maintenance and golf course

maintenance (as needed). This role is often working in common grounds areas where our membership

frequents it is essential that the Assistant Horticulturist is comfortable and welcoming in this environment.

Primary Responsibilities include the following:

Complete daily tasks set by Horticulturist with a sense of purpose

Identify and resolve any issues on the clubhouse grounds and golf course landscape

Work closely with the Horticulturist to continue to elevate the clubhouse grounds and landscape areas

Manage time effectively

Chemical and Fertilizer applications as directed by Horticulturist

Aid GC maintenance team with course preparation during weekend shift (Every 3rd Weekend)

Other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications

Degree or certification(s) in Horticulture or a related field of study

Positive Attitude

0 - 1 years of experience in a landscape maintenance role

Ability to work some Weekends/holidays; adapt schedule around tournaments and events

Ability to work collaboratively with the Horticulturist

Strong attention to detail

Understand the game of golf

Employment is contingent on clearing a background check

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time 40 hour weekly with benefits including:

Hourly: $19.00 - $23.00 DOE

Paid Time Off per employee handbook

Medical Dental Vision insurance dependent coverage available per employee handbook

401K and 401K Match per employee handbook

Life Insurance per employee handbook

Holiday Bonus Program per employee handbook

Holiday Pay per employee handbook

Employee Meals per employee handbook

Partial Tuition reimbursement for continued education per employee handbook

Golf Privileges per employee handbook

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

To Apply for this Position

Please send a resume to our Superintendent Joel Kachmarek:

Apply in person 13204 Country Club Drive SW Lakewood WA 98498

Position is open currently and applications will be accepted until job is filled