What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Maintenance (Full-Time) position at Wexford Hilton Head?
Primary Responsibilities
The Golf Course Maintenance/Greenskeeper is responsible for performing routine manual labor in golf course maintenance, semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work, operating small hand-powered equipment, and occasionally performing work involving larger equipment such as tractors, loaders, and gang mowers.
The Successful Individual Must Possess
- Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction and maintenance work
- Working knowledge of, and ability to use, hand and power tools and equipment
- Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Job Functions
- Operates mowers and string trimmers to trim greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks, and hillsides; edges cart paths; rakes, edges, and maintains sand bunkers.
- Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee and towel flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
- Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failures to the Equipment Manager immediately.
- Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility and cleans the maintenance areas.
- Waters and fertilizes tees, greens, and fairways and, under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on designated areas.
- Under the direction of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers; replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
- Helps with project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens, and fairways.
- Excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; assists with repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems.
- May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks, or other light equipment.
- Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
This Position Requires the Use of the Following Equipment
- Turf gators
- Walking greens mower
- Weed eater/edger
- Backpack blower
- Fairway and rough mower
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location
In person
Salary : $16 - $18