Greenskeeper

The Greenskeeper position performs routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance, does semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance, operates small to large powered equipment, rakes, and shovels sand bunkers, may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as assigned. Reports to superintendent.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

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

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs.

Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required.

Required:

One month related experience or training.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Other Qualifications:

Regular and reliable attendance

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry 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.