What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Keeper position at FRENCHMAN'S CREEK?
FRENCHMAN’S CREEK JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Golf Course Groundskeeper
Department: Golf Course Maintenance
Reports To: William Schmit
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: To safely operate a variety of power-driven golf course maintenance equipment to achieve course grooming to standards established by management. To uphold and assure compliance with company and departmental policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Check machinery before using and before storing it in the maintenance building.
- Operate small equipment such as weedeaters, edgers, blowers, etc.
- Operate golf carts, mowers, and other machines necessary for golf course maintenance.
- Thoroughly cleans each piece of equipment after use ensuring that all trash, grass clippings have been washed off to prevent corrosion or harmful buildup of debris.
- Report any malfunction to the mechanic or supervisor immediately.
- Report any physical damage to equipment or turf to the supervisor and/or mechanic so the damage can be repaired.
- Rake bunkers, pick up debris and pulls weeds.
- Change the water, soap, and towel for each ball washer.
- Move the markers and cups when necessary.
- Replace the flag on the pin when necessary.
- Report any insect or animal damage to the supervisor.
- Observe and follow all requirements for the safe operation of equipment including the use of prescribed personal protective equipment.
- Pick up trash, windfalls or anything that would be out of place affecting the appearance or liability of the golf courses.
- Follows all instructions pertaining to the golf course maintenance operation assigned by the supervisor.
- Report any problems to Director or Superintendent.
- Adheres to Frenchman’s Creek safety standards as well as the Frenchman’s Creek appearance standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/ or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold or heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SAFETY:
Must be embraced by all employees. We need to work safely at all times and assist others to work safely by following departmental and company safety procedures.