Grounds Technician

Job Summary

The role of Grounds Technician is responsible for performing semi-skilled grounds construction/maintenance work and related tasks as required, such as: Raking and maintaining sand bunkers, operating small machinery to assist with edging, trimming, preparing soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material, assisting with golf course set-up procedures operating utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris and performing skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.). The role of Grounds Technician is also responsible for assisting the Grounds Technician I with mowing and greens care with the heavier small equipment. 

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Performs general golf course and landscape maintenance using hand help equipment, such as rakes, shovels, etc. 
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers using sand rake 
• Assists with golf course set up procedures 
• Mows the greens 
• Cares for the turf 
• Assists the Grounds Technician I with heavier equipment maintenance  
• Weed eating and hedging duties 
• Basic maintenance of small machinery as needed 
• Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming, and blowing 
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris 
• Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas 
• Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc) 
• Regular and reliable attendance 
• Involved with tasks related to golf course detail (weed and debris clean up) 
• Mowing turf grass 
• Golf course preparation for daily play 
• Golf course special projects 
• All other duties as assigned  

Education and Experience

• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
• 3 years previous experience in a similar position preferred
• Previous experience on a golf course required 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and thorough 
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests 
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest standards 
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Ability to read, write and speak and communicate in basic English is necessary.
• Ability to verbally communicate with guests in a professional manner
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely and properly 
• Excellent organization skills
• Working knowledge of horticulture
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Basic working knowledge of maintenance equipment

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to perform grounds work
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to mowers, utility vehicles, blowers, trimmers and other grounds machinery

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions for a long period of time
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, grass, and landscaping chemicals and fertilizers
• Work performed on uneven terrain such as hills, sand, rocks, or rough ground
• Occasional indoor tasks for equipment storage or maintenance