Greenskeeper

Job Purpose

The Greenskeeper is responsible for keeping golf course grounds functionally and aesthetically sound. The greenskeeper maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, stair paths, retaining walls and turf. The Greenskeeper employs insecticides, chemical sprays, fertilizers and mulches to optimize condition of greenery, and keeps grounds free from trash, litter, debris, weeds, plant diseases and harmful insects. Greenskeepers maintain equipment, supplies, and order as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain course accessibility and appearance using power and hand tools to perform activities such as: mowing, weeding, edging, set up and raking sand traps, laying sod, planting trees, shrubs and flowers
• Use tools and/or chemicals to perform weed abatement, pest control, irrigation, and cultivation and proper drainage activities
• Inspect all tools and equipment prior to during and after use. Operate all equipment safely and with care and consideration of its value. Report any damage and or lack of performance to a supervisor
• Maintain the appearance of all green areas by changing cups, tee markers and tee towels, emptying trash containers, and maintaining ball washers
• Operate and maintain utility vehicles and equipment following company safety standards and manufacturers recommendations
• Observe and report to manager any potential agronomic and maintenance equipment problem issues
• Spray and fertilize course greens
• Keep grounds free from trash, litter, and debris, and empty trash receptacles.
• Conduct basic irrigation audits and perform basic irrigation repairs
• Remove snow by using a shovel or snow blower - if applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies (Choose 5)

• Collaboration
• Diversity Management & Promotion
• Adaptability
• Communication

Qualifications

• 1 year of golf course maintenance or closely related equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to drive turf vehicles
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers - in some locations ability to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking co-workers may be required
• Valid driver's license

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Multitasking
• Time Management
• Organization
• Communication

• Teamwork
• Dexterity
• Thoroughness

Working Conditions

• Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, push or pull. The employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, sharp objects, extreme heat and/or open flame. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.

Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour