Groundskeepers

Reports to:

Golf Course Superintendent Supervises:

No supervisory duties are included in this position. Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Six months of experience in golf course grounds maintenance or greens keeping preferred. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
• Knowledge of golf course operations.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in all situations. Job Summary (Essential Functions) Maintain golf course and landscaping around the course. Job Tasks/Duties
• Mows greens, tees, collars, approaches, rough and fairways.
• Aerates greens.
• Operates turf vac, loader-backhoe, fairway and rough aerifier.
• Spikes greens.
• Assists in daily course set -up. Moves tee markers and change cups; replaces flags and cleans course hardware when needed.
• Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily; reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic or supervisors immediately.
• Maintains maintenance and fluid-use logs (gas and oil) on equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment receives visual pre-operation check list inspection as directed by the Superintendent/Mechanic.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed and returns equipment to designated location at the shop.
• Cleans and inspects machinery after each use.
• Utilizes loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials.
• Loads and unloads materials.
• Collects and empties litter cans.
• Cleans gutters, drains and culverts.
• Waters plants.
• Cuts grass and weeds.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by supervisor. Licenses and Special Requirements
• Valid driver's license. Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.