General Laborer

Job Description

Position Title: Greens Maintenance, General Laborer

Reports to: Director of Agronomy, Maintenance Superintendent

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Greens Maintenance General Laborer is a hands-on position performing mulching and landscaping work under the direction of the Maintenance Superintendent and First Assistant. This position is also responsible for the safe operation of small equipment such as greens mowers, fly-mowers, weed-eaters, and edgers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to:

Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging.

Mow and edge lawns using power mowers and edgers.

Haul and spread straw and mulch in areas as directed.

Operate small equipment as directed by supervisor.

Maintain equipment to ensure proper operation including checking the cooling system, refilling the fuel and oil daily, and daily cleaning of the equipment.

Report any equipment issues or needed repairs to supervisor immediately.

Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent, and return equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility.

Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers, etc.

Follow all safety guidelines for the proper use of equipment and hand tools and report any safety issues to supervisor immediately.

Perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, or equivalent

At least one year of grounds-keeping or landscaping experience.

Golf course maintenance experience a plus.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, CORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Working knowledge of all landscape maintenance equipment.

Ability to safely operate equipment such as mowers, edgers, and weed-eaters.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant movement around the golf course on non-level grounds.

Frequent operation of motorized equipment over grass, dirt, and pavement.

Frequent positioning of self to accomplish tasks close to the ground.

Frequent use of small tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws and trimmers.

Frequent lifting of landscaping materials and tools weighing up to 100 lbs.

Constant work in the outdoors with exposure to wide array of weather conditions and insects.

Greenville Country Club management has designed this job description to present the key duties and requirements necessary to achieve the job’s results. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the functions of this position at any time.