Groundskeeper

Description

Blackhawk Country Club will be the premier full-service club in the East Bay, where members gather as a community and create lifelong connections through exceptional experiences in an incomparably beautiful setting.

As a member of the Blackhawk Country Club team, you play an integral role in advancing our Club’s Vision and Strategic Plan. You will be expected to adhere to our "6B's," which outline the fundamental expectations we have of every employee. Additionally, we rely on you to embody our HAWKS CODE culture, bringing it to life through your language, attitude, and actions.

The Golf Course Groundskeeper, under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, is to perform routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance; do semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; and occasionally perform work involving large equipment such as tractors, loaders and large mowers.  Each Golf Course Section Groundskeeper is responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.                                                                                                           

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Golf Course Groundskeeper will be required to perform the following tasks, but not limited to:

Maintaining Greens:

• Blow off any debris (leaves, pine needles etc…)
• Walk mow greens
• Change cups according to the pin sheets and corresponding numbers on the calendar in the break room
• Fix all ball marks on the greens
• Fix all high plugs on the greens
• Monitor moisture level of the greens (spot water by hand if needed)
• Report any damage or suspicious looking activity on the green (gophers, deer marks, vandalism or disease) to the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent immediately

Maintaining Tees:

• Remove all broken tees from entire tee complex

• Top dress divots with sand/seed mix, use Level Lawn to spread sand/seed mix evenly on the Tee box
• Tee markers should be positioned five paces apart from each other and facing square to the green
• Clean all bench mulch areas and remove any weeds
• Empty garbage from tee presentations, clean ball washer spike brushes and check the fluid level of the ball washer’s
• Empty and replace the water in the ball washers twice a week (Tuesday and Friday)

Maintaining Bunkers:

• All debris should be removed from the bunkers prior to raking
• Remove all weeds in the bunkers daily
• Rake sand towards the bunker edges so that the sand does not settle at the bottom of the bunker
• Bunker lips should be uniform according to our standards
  • Greens Side Bunkers – Lips facing towards the green need to be no more than 4 inches high and the lips at the back of the bunker should be no more that 1 inch
  • Fairway Bunkers – The sand should be no more than 1 inch below the lips of the bunkers
• Bunker rakes should be properly placed according to our standards
  • Greens Side Bunkers – Rakes should be placed outside the bunker evenly spaced apart
  • Fairway Bunkers – Rakes should always be placed outside the bunker parallel to the direction of play
• Check bunker sand depth once a week and add or move sand around the bunker to ensure proper depths

Maintain Cart Paths and Mulch areas:

• Cart paths next to Tees and Greens that have mulch should be cleaned daily
• Cobble Stones next to cart paths should be weed free
• All mulch areas should be free of weeds
• Taller weeds should be pulled by hand
• Small weeds can be sprayed with Round-Up
• Mulch next to cart paths

Other golf course related duties include:

• Waters greens, tees, and fairways.
• Applies herbicide to designated mulch and non-turf areas under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
• Maintains clean and straight rope lines to redirect cart traffic around turf areas with issues.
• Helps with project work; assists in the construction of new golf course features.
• May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks, or other light equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Familiarity and safe operation of hand tools and power equipment used in groundskeeping is required.
• The physical stamina to perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment used in groundskeeping is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• A knowledge of and/or ability to play the game golf and understand how job performance affect the playing conditions of the golf course.
• Highly encouraged to maintain effective employee and membership relations.
• Requires a valid California driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Mobility: The role may require frequent movement, including driving, walking, standing, and occasional bending, kneeling, or reaching for objects.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of supplies, equipment, or inventory items may be necessary up to 50 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers for tasks like operating manual power tools.
• Vision: Clear vision and ability to read written documents, computer screens, and equipment displays are essential for reviewing reports, analyzing data, and assessing operations.
• Hearing: Good hearing ability is necessary for effective communication with staff, members, guests, and vendors.
• Stamina: The role may involve long hours and extended periods of activity, especially during peak business periods, special events, and tournaments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor/Outdoor Setting: The majority of work is performed outdoors.
• Temperature: The work environment may vary in temperature, depending on the location and season. It may include both hot and cold temperatures.
• Noise Level: The work environment can be fast-paced and may involve moderate to high levels of noise from mowers, tractors, and hand power tools.
• Pressure: The role often involves working under pressure, especially during tournaments.
• Safety: Adherence to health and safety protocols.

Salary : $20