Greenskeeper I

Job Description

Job Description

GREENSKEEPER I

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 I, you will ensure that the day-to-day care, maintenance, and renovation of the golf course and surrounding grounds are in quality condition.

JOB DUTIES:

• Operates golf course maintenance equipment to include mowers (walkers and riders), trimmers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, etc.
• Changes tee markers, cuts cups, repair ball marks on greens, and repair tee and fairway divots.
• Rake and edge bunkers, top dress greens and tees, edge cart paths, remove weeds, and gather debris from golf course.
• Participate in course renovations such as sod laying or removal, grass sprigging, trench excavating, tree and brush removal, operating hand tools.
• Helps clean course bathrooms, empty trash, and refill water coolers.
• Performs golf course maintenance duties as assigned by management.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• 0 – 3 years experience in landscaping or golf course maintenance.
• 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