What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Operator position at Kenwood Country Club?
Are you passionate about maintaining world-class landscapes?
Do you enjoy working outside?
Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment?
If you answered yes to all the questions above, then you should know that Kenwood Country Club, is seeking a Full Time Grounds Operator to join our Grounds staff!
This position is available to start immediately!
Kenwood Country Club offers its members two pristine 18-hole golf courses. Kenwood hosted the US Amateur just three years after opening, followed by the 1954 Western Open, the 1963 US Women’s Open, and the 2022 & 2023 Kroger Queen City Championship.
Work environment:
This Club offers a team environment in a robust and fully equipped grounds department.
What will be expected of you:
- Operate all basic utility vehicles.
- Safely and effectively operate all fairway mowers.
- Safely and effectively operate all triplex mowers.
- Safely and effectively operate all pull behind blowers.
- Safely and effectively operate all pull behind rollers.
- Safely and effectively operate all rough mowers.
- Safely and effectively assist in divot and ball mark repair.
- Must participate and complete all Basic Safety Training Programs.
- Participates in golf course projects including renovations, aerifications, drainage, tree removal, and construction.
- During the off-season, performs all necessary winter repairs and paints course and tournament paraphernalia as directed by management.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized and safe.
- Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician
- Wear uniform properly.
- Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards.
- Follow guidelines in the golf course maintenance operations manual for each specific task.
- Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Agronomy & Grounds, Head Equipment Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent.
- Perform any other tasks requested by the management, the Club, or the Owner.
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:
- Good organizational skills and good verbal communication skills
- The ability to follow oral and written directions and work in cooperation with fellow employees.
- Safety consciousness and problem solving skills
- Ability to visually inspect golf course conditioning and club house grounds.
- Ability to perform physical work; may be required to lift up to 30 pounds frequently. Perform such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
- Dedication to personal improvement and course advancement
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years old and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Flexibility in scheduling is a must. Including weekends and some holidays.
- Experience 1 years preferred but not required.
- Must pass background check.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Working Conditions:
- Works primarily outdoors on golf course and clubhouse grounds.
- May experience the following:
- Carbon monoxide fumes from various equipment
- Work in the elements (Rain, Snow, Cold, etc.)
- A variety of grinding tools and machines in repair shop (NOT NEEDED)
- Various insects, compounds, and plants (example – poison ivy)
- Welding devices with open flame (NOT NEEDED!)
- Electrical outlets and wiring
- Equipment in shop on hoists (NOT NEEDED)
- Grease and oil on equipment and shop floor
- Hot hydraulic fluids
- Potentially damaging noise levels
- Dirt, dust, and grass clippings
- Flying golf balls
- Smoke from prescribed burn
- Potential exposure to pesticides, herbicides, dangerous chemicals and solvents and fertilizers if proper safety procedures are not followed
Benefits:
- For Full-Time Employees: PTO Accrual & Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k Savings.
- Complimentary employee meals.
- Supportive team environment with team member appreciation events.
- Employee discounts on golf, tennis, and fitness apparel.
Pay: Based on experience $15.00 an hour.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent education preferred. Ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery. Successful completion of the Operator training program within 90 days of employment.
Experience: 1 – 2 Years (Preferred)
Salary : $15
