What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Maintenance - long term seasonal position at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club?
Long-term Seasonal Greenkeeper
Under the direct supervision of the superintendent and assistant superintendent, 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 mowers. Each Laborer / Operator may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.
Typical functions:
The General Labor / Equipment Operator:
- Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
- Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
- Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failures to the equipment manager immediately.
- Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility clean; and cleans the maintenance areas.
- Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
- Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the general labor / equipment operator marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
- Helps in project work; assists in the construction ofbut no limited to, new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways.
- Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems
- May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light / heavy equipment.
- Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
- Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.
- Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
- Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
- Physical strength, stamina and agility, ability to lift 50lbs.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Adhere Columbia Hospitality/UBGCC Partnership Guide Lines (policy handbook).
- Dependability
Knowledge of the game of golf is a plus. This is a long-term seasonal position from March 1st until October 31st. Housing is available if needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18