What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Club Groundskeeper position at The Falmouth Country Club?
Groundskeeper
Hourly Rate: $22 per hour (Seasonal Apr. - October)
Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Reports To: Crew Leader, Asst. Super, Superintendent
Job Summary:
Groundskeepers are responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the golf course, ensuring optimal playing conditions and aesthetics. Each Groundskeeper is assigned to a 5-person Grounds Crew under the direction of a Crew Leader, working on either the Front 9 or Back 9 of the course. This role requires prior experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, or farming, as well as proficiency in operating golf course maintenance equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily mowing of fairways, greens, roughs, and tee boxes using specialized golf course equipment.
- Rake and maintain bunkers, edge cart paths, and assist with general landscape detailing.
- Operate golf course maintenance equipment, including greens mowers, fairway mowers, utility vehicles, and other turf care machinery.
- Assist in irrigation system maintenance, including troubleshooting minor issues and performing hand-watering as needed.
- Support fertilization applications, aeration, topdressing, and other turf health practices.
- Participate in course improvement projects, including sod replacement, drainage work, and bunker renovations.
- Follow directions from the Crew Leader and Assistant Superintendent to execute daily tasks efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and proper equipment operation procedures.
- Report any turf health concerns, irrigation issues, or equipment malfunctions to the Crew Leader.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working at a golf course is required OR significant experience in landscaping or farming.
- Proficiency in operating golf course maintenance equipment, such as mowers, aerators, and utility vehicles.
- Strong understanding of golf course maintenance practices and basic irrigation principles.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and early morning hours.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and reliability.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
