JOB SUMMARY

The Greenskeeper is a key member of the course maintenance teamand is responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf courseunder the supervision of the golf course superintendent and assistantsuperintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates some equipment used in golf course maintenance such as walking greens mowers, tee mowers, string trimmers, fly mowers, backpack blowers, push mowers, hand saws, loppers and sod knives.
• Participates in annual flower planting around the properties, weed and debris clean-up in flower beds, weed removal from bunkers, cart path edging and brush projects.
• Maintains equipment fluid levels such as gasoline or diesel throughout the day.
• Reports equipment maintenance needs to the mechanic in a prompt manner.
• Ensures that all equipment is washed properly and returned to its designated location and charging station, if applicable.
• Performs bunker maintenance by raking.
• Hand waters areas such as greens, tees and fairways, as needed.
• Incorporates safe practices in job performance.
  Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be alert, on time, properly attired and ready to receive instructions promptly at the beginning of shift.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a willingness to learn.
• Must be dependable and possess a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work early morning shifts.

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 loud.
• Ability to work extended hours during golf season including weekends and holidays.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Golf Cart
• Mowers
• String Weed Trimmer
• Backpack Blower
• Hand Saw
• Lopper
• Sod Knife