What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Maintenance Tech. position at Forest Lake Club?
Job Summary:
The Golf Course Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily upkeep and maintenance of the golf course, ensuring optimal playing conditions for members and guests. This role involves hands-on work with turf care, irrigation, landscaping, and equipment operation. The technician plays a key role in preserving the beauty and functionality of the golf course by performing routine maintenance tasks and assisting with special projects as directed by the Director of Grounds.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain golf course greens, fairways, roughs, and bunkers by mowing, trimming, aerating, and edging.
- Assist in irrigation maintenance, including inspecting and repairing sprinklers, adjusting watering schedules, and troubleshooting leaks.
- Perform daily bunker maintenance, including raking, edging, and sand replenishment.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other turf treatments following safety protocols and club standards.
- Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, aerators, and blowers.
- Assist with tree and shrub care, including pruning, planting, and removal as needed.
- Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on golf course equipment.
- Set up and maintain golf course accessories, including tee markers, hole cups, and directional signage.
- Monitor and report any course damage, such as turf disease, drainage issues, or pest infestations.
- Participate in special projects, including course renovations, drainage improvements, and new landscaping installations.
- Ensure all maintenance areas and equipment storage facilities are clean and organized.
- Follow all safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and club policies.
Qualifications, Education, & Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility successfully. This person must present a neat appearance and have a warm, cheerful personality. Tact and good judgment are especially beneficial characteristics. This person must also possess the knowledge, skill, and ability to carry out the job responsibilities.
- Prior experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, or groundskeeping preferred but not required.
- Basic understanding of turf management, irrigation systems, and golf course upkeep.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain golf course maintenance equipment.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by golf course operations.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be available to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by the clubs schedule.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, and move across large outdoor areas for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery and landscaping tools safely.
