Greenskeeper

Job Title: Greenskeeper

Classification: Non-Exempt

Role Description

This position is an entry level, crew member position. Under the direction of the Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent, the selected candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of grass, trees, shrubs, sod, foliage and flowers. In addition, the selected candidate will assist in project work in accordance with his experience and or level of training, as well as performing other duties as directed by the respective supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

•    Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths, edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.

•    Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and clean flower beds.

•    Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment daily, reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately.

•    Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.

•    Waters and fertilizes tees, greens, and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscape areas.

•    Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn, or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.

•    Assists in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds trees, greens, and fairways.

•    Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems.

•    May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment.

•    Performs other duties as directed by his / her supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and knowledge:

•    High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

•    This position is entry level. Some experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and qualities:

•    This position entails working outdoors, often in severe, inclement weather conditions.

•    Able to lift up to 80 pounds.

•    The ability to stand for long periods of time.

•    Able to perform tasks while bending, twisting, kneeling, walking.

•    Must have reliable transportation. 

•    Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. 

•    Must clear a pre-employment drug screen and background.

•    Must provide employment eligibility.

•    Ability to work Monday through Friday, every Saturday, and every other Sunday.

Dallas Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The company's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.