Golf Course Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Rate: $17.50 - $19/hr depending on experience

About the role

Golf course maintenance is the care and improvement of the golf course itself, as well as the features around the course. The maintenance job includes care of the grass on the fairways, greens and roughs. It also includes keeping the bunkers in top shape. You will also have to maintain flowerbeds and shrubs not only on the course, but the grounds as well. Trees must be trimmed and fallen branches removed. Weather can bring all sorts of conditions onto the course, and this must be handled by the maintenance crew. This position also includes maintenance of buildings, bridges, and cart paths. You must perform grounds and building maintenance as directed by Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents. This position reports directly to the Assistant Superintendents.

Responsibilities

Mow and trim greens, aprons, tees, fairways, roughs, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides

Edge, trim, maintain and rake bunkers

Move or set golf holes, tee markers and flags as directed

Plant trees, shrubs and flowers

Pull weeds and clean beds

Trim and prune trees, hedges, brush and shrubbery

Removal of debris, snow or ice from bridges and grounds as required

Maintain equipment and observe safety procedures

Seed, fertilize, apply pesticides and herbicides as needed

Cut, roll, lay and water sod

Deliver drinking water, ice and drinking cups on golf courses

Clean and maintain restrooms

Perform cart path repairs and improvements

Load and haul rock, sand, or hot/cold asphalt mix

Install, repair and clean out culverts

Pressure wash equipment, buildings, bridges or other surfaces

Maintain ball washers

Sand and seed tees and divots

Water tees, greens, fairways, and other required areas

Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways

Assist with repairs to the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed

Requirements

Skill and knowledge of safe operation of various types of ground maintenance equipment

Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance, road repairs, structure and facility maintenance

Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment

Perform basic preventative maintenance and cleans equipment daily

Ability to report problems or equipment failures to manager

Return equipment and tools to designated location at the maintenance facility

Understand basic principles of diesel and gasoline engines

Knowledge of proper loading, transportation and unloading of equipment

Skill in processes of seeding, fertilizing, mulching, and general preparation for restoration and renovation

Comprehension of location of offices, facilities, roads and boundaries

Ability to perform basic repairs and inspections of fencing, barriers, gates, signs, bridges and other structures

Basic comprehension to distinguish chemicals such as: cleaning, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer

Must have experience in grounds maintenance and/or light equipment operations or related experience

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Knowledge of or the ability to learn the basic rules of golf and golf etiquette

Ability to work flexible hours including early morning, weekends, overtime and holidays

Ability to work with the public in a professional manner

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Employee will be working on the golf course grounds and in the maintenance building. Work is performed outdoors with exposure to all elements: i.e., insects, snakes, poison ivy, extreme cold and hot temperatures, snow and rain. The employee will be exposed to loud noise, machinery with moving parts, dirt, dust, chemicals and occasionally foul odors. Heavy lifting is required, sometimes up to 75 pounds. Some work is preformed near public roadways, exposing employee to traffic and other hazards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Verizon Phone Bill Discounts

401K + employer match (up to 6%)

Culture with Monthly Awards and Recognition

Free lunch daily

FSA for health and dependent care

Employee Golf Days

Hertz Rental Car Discounts

Employee Scholarship Opportunity

Employee Assistance Program