Seasonal Full/Part Time Golf Course Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Far Oaks Golf Course is a top-rated 18-hole public golf course in Caseyville, IL and is conveniently located just 12 miles from downtown St Louis, MO. The front nine is a Scottish-style links layout with native prairie grasses and wild flowers. Grand oaks line perfect fairways on the backside with truly one of the best 9-holes in the St. Louis area. Smooth rolling large greens are consistently rated the best public course greens in the area and with bunkers fully renovated in 2023 our course is continually growing in demand. Come be a part of the team that strives to exceed golfers expectations.

Far Oaks is looking to hire multiple Golf Course Maintenance employees. Under the direction of the General Manager and Superintendents, the employee works cooperatively in tending to daily golf course operational needs and assisting in completing golf course projects in a timely fashion. These employees also assist in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, and warrants safety procedures a top priority.

The ideal candidate for this position will be reliable, work well with others, and energetic in an outdoor environment.

Open to all applicants looking to work at a golf course or looking for an outside work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

It must be recognized that all specific duties cannot be listed and that responsibilities will change accordingly as the need arises.

*Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surroundings and other maintainable property

*Maintains greens, tees, fairways, trees, and rough through mowing, trimming, and edging

*Removal of trash and storm clean up on a need basis

*Raking of sand bunkers

*Care of golf course from tee placement, yardage marking, sign placement, and pin locations

*Requires communication daily with Superintendents

*Flexible schedule with up to 30-40 hours of work available per week, (part-time positions available)

*Typical shifts vary from 5:30am - 2pm Monday-Thursday and 5am-10am Friday-Sunday

*Assist in cleaning and sanitizing golf course equipment

*Assist in cleaning and sanitizing of maintenance shed

*Follows safety programs daily

*Ensures the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property

*Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

* Training provided for all duties

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

*High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

*Valid Driver’s License Required

*Must be organized and efficient with attention to detail

*Must have exceptional communication skills

*Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

*Ability to work some weekend and holiday mornings

PREREQUISITES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONING ABILITY

It is necessary to have the ability to solve practical problems that may arise. Our team members must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to lift and carry up to approximately 70 pounds. The Team Member may be required to spend long hours on their feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member could be exposed to outside weather conditions, if providing service during an outside event. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with increased levels during events. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties (if defined) include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Team Members holding this position will be required to perform any other job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.