Groundskeeper (Seasonal)

Why Southern Land?

Southern Land Company’s Westhaven Golf Club, one of the top family centric private clubs in the Nashville area, is currently seeking highly motivated, reliable associates in multiple positions. Westhaven’s service vision of “Creating connections and lasting memories through genuine service at an escape that feels like home” challenges their associates to use their passion for their craft to provide the members and guests with an unforgettable experience. 

Position Summary

As a greenskeeper, you get to enjoy nature’s beauty daily. You are a member of a hard-working team that is dedicated to keeping the golf course beautiful and functional.  You effectively and safely operate a wide range of tools and equipment to ensure the golf course maintains championship conditions. You are a team player and take great pride in your work.  You are committed to the overall success of the Golf Club and your teammates.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Greens, Tees, Fairways and Roughs through proper mowing, rolling, watering and fertility
• Maintain Bunker quality through blowing, raking, edging, and maintaining proper sand depths
• Complete course set-up by changing pin locations, setting tee markers, filling divots, cleaning ball washers and emptying trash receptacles
• Utilize light duty carts and blowers to remove debris from the golf course
• Utilize handheld power tools to weed-eat trees and lake banks, edge irrigation heads and edge cart paths
• Utilize chainsaws, hedge trimmers and pruners to trim trees and landscape ornamentals

Work Schedule:

• Typical workday is 5:30am – 2:15pm. Saturdays and Sundays are usually 4-hour shifts, depending on course set-up completion
• Earlier start times required for select Tournaments
• Required to work every other weekend and mandatory dates for select Tournaments
• Seasonal positions are available May-August

Requirements:

• Ability to lift heavy objects (approximately 50 lbs)
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Experience with, or ability to learn to operate specialized equipment following SOP’s and guidelines
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• TEAM player

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. For full-time employees, Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

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