Greenskeeper I

Department : Golf Course Operations

Reporting Relationship : Golf Course Superintendent

FSLA Status : Non-Exempt : Part Time, Full Time, Seasonal

Working Hours : As required

Pay Rate : $15.00 / hr

Date Prepared : February 1, 2024

Job Summary : Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or the Assistant Golf Course Superintendents; perform routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance.

The Greenskeeper I participates in a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance including daily course preparation, mowing, renovations, equipment operation, water management, construction projects, etc.

The Greenskeeper I will be specifically trained to operate specialized equipment and / or to perform specific tasks relative to the maintenance of the golf course grounds.

Greenskeeper I has 2 or less years experience

Principal Duties :

• Operate all basic utility vehicles
• Efficiently and effectively rake and maintain bunkers, including rake placement
• Safely and effectively operate backpack blowers
• Safely and effectively operate line trimmers and head edgers
• Safely and effectively operate green mowers, tee mowers, and collar mowers, including complete mowing procedure
• Assist in all areas of the maintenance of the grounds including assistance with the horticulture department including basic maintenance, planting, and bed preparations
• Safely and effectively operate rotary pushmowers and flymowers, including complete rotary procedure
• Must participate and complete all Basic Safety Training Programs
• Performs all fall leaf removal and winter snow removal
• Assist in reconstruction projects including grading and preparing soil, seeding, sodding, etc.
• Participates in golf course projects including renovations, aerifications, drainage, tree removal, and construction.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized and safe
• Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician
• Wear uniform properly
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and / or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards.
• Follow guidelines in the golf course maintenance operations manual for each specific task.
• Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Agronomy & Grounds, Head Equipment Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent
• Perform any other tasks requested by the management, the Club, or the Owner

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills :

• Good organizational skills and good verbal communication skills
• The ability to follow oral and written directions and work in cooperation with fellow employees.
• Safety consciousness and problem solving skills
• Ability to visually inspect golf course conditioning and club house grounds.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Perform such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
• Dedication to personal improvement and course advancement

Required Work Habits :

• Reliable transportation
• Work habits include regular attendance, team work, initiative, dependability, positive attitude, and promptness.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends as these are the busiest times for the golf course.

Educational, Development and Work-Related Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred. Ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery.
• Successful completion of the Equipment Operator I training program within 6 months of employment.

Working Conditions : Works primarily outdoors on golf course and clubhouse grounds.

May experience the following :

• Carbon monoxide fumes from various equipment
• Various insects, compounds, and plants (example poison ivy)
• Electrical outlets and wiring
• Grease and oil on equipment and shop floor
• Hot hydraulic fluids
• Dirt, dust, and grass clippings
• Flying golf balls
• Load / transport 50 pound fertilizer and seed bags
• Move benches short distances that may weigh 25-50 pounds
• Potential exposure to pesticides, herbicides, dangerous chemicals and solvents and fertilizers if proper safety procedures are not followed

Last updated : 2024-04-03