Golf Course Turf Maintenance (Seasonal)

Marine-Drive-Golf-Club; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site parking

Limited golf privileges

Equipment/gear allowance

Job summary

Marine Drive Golf Club, located near Vancouver, is seeking a hands-on turf maintenance assistant. The role starts early and runs through the day, focusing on mowing, turf trimming and bunker maintenance to keep the course in top condition.

Teamwork and reliability are valued as you work with fellow staff and club members. Training is provided on site, with benefits and opportunities for seasonal continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience outdoors on golf courses, landscaping or manual labour is an asset.
• Ability to use hand tools or equipment efficiently.
• Positive attitude and teamwork are essential.
• Able to endure walking, standing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all areas of the golf course, including mowing and trimming turf.
• Maintain bunkers and other assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and teamwork with staff and members.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors daily.

Skills

Outdoor work

Hand tools

Power equipment

Physically fit

Driver's license

Tools

Power equipment

Job description

The MDGC Experience

Do you enjoy working outside and being part of a great team? Do you like early mornings and being done early? Marine Drive Golf Club is one of the top private golf clubs in Western Canada. Located only 20 minutes from downtown (near Southlands and Kerrisdale), it boasts some of the best course conditions in Vancouver. We strive to make everyone’s playing and working experience exceptional by following our Core Values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Coachability.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining all areas of the golf course, including mowing, trimming turf, maintaining bunkers and other assigned tasks
• Positive attitude towards your fellow turf-maintenance team members and Club members
• Effective communication and cooperation with supervisors daily

Wages & Hours of Work:

• Earn up to $23.74/hour (base rate is $21.74/hour + 2 dollar/hour seasonal retention incentive) + benefits
• Shifts start as early as 6:00 AM
• Typical shifts involve working 5 days in a row, either from Tues - Sat OR Sun - Thurs.
• Working 32 - 38 hours per week
• This is a contract position until the end of October. Depending on the right individual, seasonal work could be extended beyond into the winter months

Qualifications:

• Experience working outdoors (i.e. golf courses, landscaping or manual labour) is an asset
• Previous experience using hand tools or equipment is preferred
• Have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Sustain prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling
• Physically able to operate power equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift to 50 lbs is desirable, but not essential
• Possessing a driver’s license is preferred

Additional Information:

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions
• All on-site training provided
• Golf shirts, work gloves, and footwear allowance provided
• Golf can occasionally be arranged at appropriate times through a supervisor

Benefits:

• Team & company-wide events
• Health Benefits
• On-site parking
• Limited golf privileges