Golf Course Foreman- Giants Ridge

At Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, Inc., it takes a team of over 30 hard-working and detail oriented employees to maintain each of our premier golf courses. We are looking for a Foreman to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to learn the leadership and technical skills to manage a golf course. If you are interested in developing skills in crew management, pesticide/fertilizer applications, irrigation repair and daily course set-up, apply today!

Hours: 30-40/week. Some weekend and holiday work is required. Hours may be affected by weather and time of year.

Must be 16 or older to apply and possess a valid Class D drivers license.

JOB SUMMARY

The Foreman reports directly to the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent. The Foreman is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the golf course grounds and performs related tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs and trees of the facility grounds.
• Assists in the management of staff members that may include, but is not limited to greenskeepers, irrigation technicians and spray technicians.
• Assists the superintendent and assistant superintendent in training, planning, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and discipling employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new employee.
• Ensures a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial applicator license in category A and E, paid for by the employer.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to understand and follow oral direction.
• Strong attention to detail is required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel and climb.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Ability to work extended hours during golf season including weekends and holidays.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Golf Carts
• Chainsaws
• Mowers
• Backpack Blower
• Hand Saw
• Lopper
• Sod Cutter
• Aerator Equipment
• Tractor
• Skid Steer
• Turbine Blower

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more. Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.