Groundskeeper - Maderas Golf Club

Groundskeeper – Maderas Golf Club

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Groundskeepers perform a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. They also perform semi-skilled ground construction, maintenance work, and caping tasks using power equipment and hand tools.

Essential Functions:

• Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
• Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
• Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up).
• Assists with golf course set-up procedures.
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
• Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
• Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Drive and maneuver golf carts safely.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping, particularly in a golf course or park setting.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level necessary to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, including following oral and written instructions, reading safety information, and completing required documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Previous experience preferred.
• On-the-job training offered.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, sits; uses hands; frequently reaches with hands and arms; frequently talks and hears.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, squats or crawls; occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities.

Environment/Noise:

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is loud.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• 401k (with Employer match)
• Vacation Package
• Tenure recognition and awards
• Vehicle Purchase Discount Program
• Vehicle Service Discount Program
• Golf Benefits at Maderas Golf Club (subject to qualification)