Chester Golf Grounds Maintenance Tech I

ABOUT US 
Come work with us! At Leroy Springs & Company, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years and a long-held belief that all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities. Today, our portfolio includes the Anne Springs Close Greenway, a 2,100-acre nature preserve; four historic golf courses; Springmaid Mountain Retreat in Spruce Pine, NC; and the FLYERS Afterschool program, which serves all Fort Mill elementary schools.

With a team of over 500 dedicated employees across four counties and two states, we are united by values of excellence, integrity and community. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration and a shared vision for a vibrant future.

Whether you are interested in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or a segue into the nonprofit, golf or parks and recreation industries, Leroy Springs & Company offers a place to grow, connect and make a lasting impact.

OVERVIEW
The Grounds Maintenance Tech position works on a diverse range of activities involved in the maintenance and daily preparation of the golf course. They are responsible for grounds construction, maintenance work, and other related tasks as required. 

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Become proficient at operating machinery or small equipment as it pertains to maintaining a golf course
• Operate powered equipment to mow greens, approaches, fairway, tees, and rough
• Operate an edger and string trimmer
• Manages areas planted with trees, shrubs, and flowers
• Set up the course tee markers and change cups 
• Maintain ball washers, water hazards, and bunkers
• Operate light equipment essential to haul materials and remove debris around the course
• Trims trees, prunes shrubs, and pulls weeks as needed
• Perform duties in a courteous and professional manner to ensure meeting guest's needs
• Provide superior service when interacting with guests and team members
• Show initiative and seek additional assignments that will better serve guests
• Performs other duties as required

THE LSC WAY
Our Culture is a top priority.  As part of our commitment to culture, we have written a number of ‘Fundamentals’ called The LSC Way that are traits we value in our daily activities.  The fundamentals that are critically important to this position are:

• Be Positive
• Be a Lifelong Learner
• Pay Attention to the details
• Pitch in wherever necessary
• Honor commitments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Participate in and help maintain a harmonious work environment
• Exhibit appropriate behavior and work ethic is expected of all employees
• Self-motivated with desire to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to work alone or in a group on a specific task
• Open to being trained and coached on various ways to complete assigned tasks
• Follow all safety rules and procedures 
• Keep all golf course equipment and tools in a clean and good working order
• Service and guest focused attitude

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a highly motivated individual. Must have the ability to perform physical tasks related to the operation of small equipment and tools. High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by two years of golf course experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, push or pull. The employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, sharp objects, extreme heat and/or open flame. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical requirements 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.