Position Summary:
The responsibility of the maintenance/groundskeeper is to assist in maintaining the excellent playing condition of the golf course along with responsibilities for the landscape and maintenance around the golf course. The maintenance/groundskeeper will perform major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of diesel and gasoline powered equipment under the general direction of the Superintendent and/or regional head mechanic.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• Must possess the ability to operate all tools and equipment related to golf course operations. • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely • Ability to inspect equipment and related components • Must be highly motivated, goal-driven and self-starter • Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Must be dependable and on time
Responsibilities:
• Follow the preventive maintenance program to reduce mechanical failure and poor performance on all golf course equipment • Follow all safety protocols • Perform all maintenance duties in a manner that promotes customer satisfaction • Perform all maintenance duties in a prompt and efficient manner • Help maintain a clean, organized shop area • Assure proper disposal of all garbage found on the golf course • Mows greens, aprons, fairways, rough, tees, and other areas • Perform other duties as assigned by the course superintendent
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend, and kneel for five hours at a time without sitting. The employee frequently is required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, crawl, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs occasionally. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards. Daily exposure to dusts and pollens. Noise level is typically loud. Work extended hours during golf and holiday season. Work weekends and holidays. This is a seasonal position. Typically, this position will go from around April 1st to November 1st but may vary depending on the weather. Starting wages will be $18.00-19.00/hour. All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management. Indigo Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse environment.