What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greens keeper position at Eagle Ridge Golf Club?
Job Title: Greenskeeper
Compensation: $18.50 an hour
Job Status: Full-time
Reports To: Superintendent
Prepared by: Regional Manager
Description
Summary:
Maintain the golf course and the grounds surrounding. Responsible for keeping the golf course in a playable condition at all times. Golf maintenance including mowing, trimming, top dressing, treating turf, maintenance of bunkers, hole changing, hedge trimming and general maintenance.
Essential job functions:
Maintain course accessibility and appearance using power and hand tools to perform duties such as: mowing, weeding, edging, course setup, raking sand traps, blowing, sod installation, planting trees, shrubs and flowers.
Maintain course accessibility and appearance using tools to perform activities such as: weed abatement, pest control, irrigation, cultivation and drainage repair
Maintain the appearance and functionality of each hole by changing the cups, tee markers and tee towels, emptying trash and maintaining ball washers
Operate and maintain utility vehicles and equipment, following company safety standards and manufacturer's recommendations
Operates hand or power mower to cut turf on green and tee areas.
Connects hose and sprinkler systems at designated points on course to irrigate turf.
Digs and rakes ground to prepare new greens, grades and cleans traps, and repairs roadbeds.
Plants, trims, and sprays trees and shrubs.
Follows safety regulations
Physical Demands:
Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk and crouch
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects.
The co-worker can be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bees and hornets
Qualifications:
Knowledge of the general game of golf helpful.
Must be able to operate trucks and motorized equipment necessary for golf course maintenance, and have the ability to work independently.
Requires ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Working Conditions:
May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on service area
Varied weather conditions are expected
Will work near mechanical equipment and hot surfaces
Will work with aerosol and other cleaning chemicals.
Work Availability - Varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.