Greenskeeper III and Irrigation Tech

Job Description

Job Description

GREENSKEEPER III / IRRIGATION TECH

From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, the beautiful scenery welcomes you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven luxury communities. Each has their own personality, but is equal in beauty, prestige, and opportunity. The only thing better than the views are the people. Our leaders are focused on the growth and development and growth of our employees, our gracious and kind members, and our co-workers make coming to work something to look forward to. Once you visit you will understand why employees love being a part of The Cliffs family! 

As a Greenskeeper III you will ensure that the day-to-day care, maintenance, and renovation of the golf course and surrounding grounds are in quality condition. Support the golf maintenance team in the specified areas of irrigation and chemical applications.

JOB DUTIES: 

• Operates golf course maintenance equipment to include mower, trimmers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, etc.
• Mows greens, tees, fairways, roughs, collars, and approaches.
• Changes tee markers, cuts cups, repair ball marks on greens, and repair tee and fairway divots.
• Rake and edges bunkers, top dress greens and tees, edge cart paths, remove weeds, and gather debris from golf course.
• Participates in course renovations such as sod laying or removal, grass sprigging, trench excavating, tree and brush removal and operating hand tools.
• Fertilize, verti-cut and aerify greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
• Calculate and mix fertilizes and pesticides as well as spraying tees, greens and fairways when needed. 
• Monitor and recognize common turf diseases, weeds and insects and treat accordingly.
• Maintain golf course irrigation equipment and make necessary repairs.
• Monitor course for irrigation needs and assist in the hand watering of greens when necessary.
• Takes direction from Assistant Superintendent in leading and directing small teams for special projects and tasks.
• Performs golf course maintenance duties as assigned by management.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• 2 or more years experience in golf course maintenance is required
• Associate degree in turf management preferred
• Mixing and spraying fertilizers and pesticides experience is required, Pesticide License is a plus
• Irrigation installation, troubleshooting, repair, and scheduling exp is required
• Basic understanding of operating lawn care equipment and its safety procedures
• Must be accurate and have strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate motorized equipment
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 60 lbs. frequently
• Ability to walk 3-5 miles a day
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work daily to include frequent handling, reaching, lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing
• Ability to work both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold while being exposed to all forms of precipitation

THE CLIFFS BENEFITS:

• A knowledgeable and passionate management team that leads by example
• Employee appreciation parties and team building events
• Premier training
• Excellent compensation including 10 vacation days and 9 paid holidays
• Our best benefits package including health, telehealth, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, pet insurance 401(k) with employer contribution*
• Employee Wellness Monetary Incentives 
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• A work/life balance!