What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Grounds Keeper (Full-Time) position at Bellerive Country Club?
Description:
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
- Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and golf course construction, landscaped area maintenance work and building maintenance and improvement.
- Operate golf carts, trucks, tractors, mowers and light motorized equipment.
- Knowledge of agronomy, basic plant science and the rules of golf.
Job Tasks/ Duties
- Involved in the daily maintenance of bentgrass putting greens including but not limited to: mowing, rolling, grooming, brushing, topdressing, etc.
- Operation of broad spectrum of equipment including mowers, tractors, backhoes, skid-loaders, utility vehicles, etc.
- Responsible for the daily set up of the golf course and preparing the property for daily play
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of the course's irrigation system
- Involved in the course tree-maintenance plan including removal, pruning and planting
- Assist in maintenance of landscape beds including weeding, trimming, edging, mulching, etc.
- Involved in the daily maintenance of the bunkers, including raking, edging, mowing, etc.
- Beautifies grounds by adding landscaping enhancements, removing trash, debris, etc.
- Able to lead a small crew to complete on site projects such as sodding, drainage or irrigation install.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to achieve common purpose
- Responsible for end of day operations including shop and equipment clean up
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
Education and/or Experience
- No formal Education required.
- Previous work experience is preferred, but not required.
Licenses and Special Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
