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Country Club of Louisiana
Golf Course Maintenance/Greenskeeper
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$34,345 / year median in Louisiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities The Golf Course Maintenance/Greenskeeper is responsible for performing routine manual labor in golf course maintenance, semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work, operating small hand-powered equipment, and occasionally performing work involving larger equipment such as tractors, loaders, and gang mowers. The Successful Individual Must Possess Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction and maintenance work Working knowledge of, and ability to use, hand and power tools and equipment Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment Ability to follow oral and written directions Possession of a valid driver's license Positive Attitude Ability to stand for potentially long periods of time Ability to work outside in heat, cold and possible inclement weather Job Functions Operates mowers and string trimmers to trim greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks, and hillsides; edges cart paths; rakes, edges, and maintains sand bunkers. Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee and towel 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 and cleans the maintenance areas. Waters and fertilizes tees, greens, and fairways and, under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on designated areas. Under the direction of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers; replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas. Helps with project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens, and fairways. Excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; assists with repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems. May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks, or other light equipment. Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor. This Position Requires the Use of the Following Equipment Turf gators Walking greens mower Weed eater/edger Backpack blower Fairway and rough mower Job Type Full-time Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule Monday to Friday Weekends as needed