Golf Course Grounds Specialist - Main

Flying Horse Resort and Club, located in the heart of Colorado Springs, is a premier destination for luxury, comfort, and world-class hospitality. Our resort offers an exceptional experience with top-notch amenities including two championship golf courses, luxury hotel, state-of-the-art fitness club, rejuvenating spa, fine dining options, and more.

Our Flying Horse team is composed of dedicated professionals who strive to deliver unparalleled service to our guests. We value diverse skill sets and experiences, as they contribute to our dynamic and vibrant work environment. We're continually seeking to expand our team with individuals who have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Join us at Flying Horse Resort and Club, your success starts now.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision of the Superintendent and the Assistant, the Specialist will be familiar with all maintenance operations that occur on both a day to day and seasonal basis on the golf course and club grounds. Operate all maintenance equipment and machinery that are utilized in maintaining the golf course and club grounds. Assist with irrigation/drainage projects as needed, lead other small projects, and assist in training new and less experienced employees with basic tasks such as mowing, bunker maintenance, course setup, and hand watering. Additionally, the maintenance specialist will be required to accurately perform various fertilizer and chemical applications.

• Operates powered equipment in mowing/maintaining a variety of playing surfaces.
• Assist in fertilization and aerification of greens, tees, and fairways, rough.
• Grades and prepares a soil planting bed, lay sod, plants a variety of vegetative materials.
• Perform daily course set-up to include changing of cups, movement of tee markers, cleanup of tees, trash removal, and bathroom cleanup.
• Assist in spraying of chemicals on a variety of playing surfaces.
• Perform bunker maintenance to include daily raking and rake placement, edging of bunkers, removal of debris and replacement of sand as needed.
• Operate tractors and dump trailers, as well as other light construction equipment in performing project work as needed.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to bend, stoop and crawl.
• This job requires weekends and overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A valid drivers license and clean driving record is required.
• Must be detail oriented, accurate and possess good organizational abilities and be capable of handling multiple tasks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Will have contact with various members of Flying Horse Resort & Club staff, HOA personnel, homeowners and other industry related people and is to conduct relationships in a manner that will enhance the overall marketing and operational success of the company.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.