What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Crew position at Destination Geneva National?
GROUNDS CREW at Destination Geneva National
Join the Grounds team at Destination Geneva National, where your office is the great outdoors, golf is free, and you are finished working by lunchtime This position is open to entry-level candidates looking to start a career in turfgrass, landscaping or horticulture. Experienced candidates are also welcome to apply. Pay is based on experience.
Currently we are looking for full- and part-time seasonal staff who can work August - October. Shifts are as follows: 5am-1pm (Monday-Friday) and 5am-9am (Saturday-Sunday). We are flexible regarding hours and offer weekend-only work as well. Most if not all work will be completed outdoors in all elements.
Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Mow greens, tees, fairways, rough as well as push mowing
- Maintain bunkers (rake daily, pull weeds, edge)
- Whip weeds and edge trees, signs, rock walls, etc.
- Mulch, plant, prep and maintain flower beds
- Set up courses and prep for golf tournaments
- Water plants, flowers, greens, and tees
- Fertilize and apply herbicides
- Operate daily power equipment and machines (e.g., carts, mowers, hand tools, power tools)
- Repair ball marks and divots on tee boxes and greens
- Availability to work most of the summer holidays such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day a plus.
Requirements
- Must have valid driver's license
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the visual integrity of the golf course and resort grounds.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and superiors.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
- Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or related field is a plus.
- Familiarity with operating landscaping equipment is a plus.
- A passion for the outdoors and an appreciation for the game of golf is a bonus.
Physical Requirements
- Stand and/or walk for hours at a time
- Bend, stoop, dig, shovel (when planting/maintaining grounds)
- Lift & carry moderate to heavy loads (e.g., mulch, sand, tools)
- Repetitive push and pull (when operating machinery or raking)
Benefits
All seasonal staff receive benefits including complimentary golf, discounts at our dining facilities and Pro Shop, reduced greens fees for your foursome, special hotel rates for friends & family, monthly associate golf tournaments, and more.
About Destination Geneva National
Specializing in the golf club lifestyle, Paloma Resorts' Destination Geneva National hosts 54 holes of signature golf by Palmer, Player and Trevino, award-winning dining and event venues, a lakeside practice facility and one-acre putting course, sprawling semi-private Clubhouse with sweeping verandas, and sleek on-course executive suites and cottages plus the 146-room Ridge Hotel. Tee up a career at Southeast Wisconsin's premier golf destination and set the stage for celebration.
NOTE: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technology developments) dictate.
Paloma Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.