What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenskeeper I position at Cliffs Club Services, LLC?
GREENSKEEPER I
JOB SUMMARY:
From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, southern hospitality and beautiful scenery welcome you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven vibrant communities. Each has their own personality, but is equal in beauty, prestige and opportunity. We invite you to become a part of The Cliffs family. Once you visit, you’ll understand how unique and welcoming our communities are. The only thing better than the views are the people. Our members are gracious and kind, and our co-workers make coming to work something to look forward to. Our members have made The Cliffs their home, and we hope you will too!
Our Mission is to deliver high quality experiences and activities by building a strong team of associates whose focus is practicing excellence through relationship-building and industry best practices designed to enrich the lives of our members and staff. If you’d like to be challenged daily, advance in your career and be a part of something bigger than any one individual, The Cliffs is the place for you!
The Greenskeeper I ensures that the day to day care, maintenance, and renovation of the golf course and surrounding grounds are in quality condition.
JOB DUTIES:
- Operates golf course maintenance equipment to include: mowers (walkers and riders), trimmers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, etc.
- Changes tee markers, cuts cups, repair ball marks on greens, and repair tee and fairway divots.
- Rake and edge bunkers, top dress greens and tees, edge cart paths, remove weeds, and gather debris from golf course.
- Participate in course renovations such as sod laying or removal, grass sprigging, trench excavating, tree and brush removal, operating hand tools.
- Helps clean course bathrooms, empty trash, and refill water coolers.
- Performs golf course maintenance duties as assigned by management.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
- 0 – 3 years experience in landscaping or golf course maintenance.
- Basic understanding of operating lawn care equipment and its safety procedures
- Must be accurate and have strong attention to detail
- Ability to operate motorized equipment
- Ability to work over time, weekends and holidays
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 60 lbs. frequently
- Ability to walk 3-5 miles a day
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work on a daily basis to include frequent handling, reaching, lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing
- Ability to work both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold while being exposed to all forms of precipitation