Greens Lora Bay - Golf Course Maintenance

Great Gulf; Thornbury; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking energetic and reliable Landscape Gardeners to join their Golf Course Maintenance team. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors in a beautiful setting, performing essential tasks such as mowing, maintaining bunkers, and ensuring the overall quality of the golf course. You'll be part of a supportive team, learning and growing in a safe and fun environment. With perks like free golf, paid training, and opportunities for rewards, this position is perfect for those who love nature and teamwork. If you are detail-oriented and ready to contribute to a superior golfing experience, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Paid training

Free golf

Staff discounts on meals, rooms, and golf

Staff parties

$500 referral bonus

Contract completion bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ontario driver's license.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up the golf course for daily play and maintain all surfaces.
• Assist with projects like sodding, drainage, and tree work.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Ability to work in changing weather conditions

Communication

Education

Valid Ontario driver's license

Tools

Lawn mowers

Hand tools

Job description

Thornbury, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM

At Lora Bay Golf Club, we believe our greatest asset and strength is our people. Our mission is to provide our members and guests with the challenge and beauty of a truly superior golf course.

Are you the outdoors type and whether rain or shine like to be outside and active? We are seeking strong, energetic, reliable and dedicated individuals to join our Golf Course Maintenance department.

Lora Bay Golf Club is looking for Landscape Gardeners to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Golf course set up for daily play
2. General mowing with specialist hand-held equipment
3. Maintenance of all bunkers; raking, edging, minor construction and maintenance of other hazards such as water features.
4. Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals
5. Attending to drainage problems
6. Removing early morning dew and debris from all playing surfaces
7. Repairing divots and edging irrigation heads
8. Preparing ground for and establishing turf
9. Assist with any projects that are done on course; sodding, drainage, tree work
10. Assist with any cultural practices that are necessary
11. Maintaining golf course furniture
12. Communicating effectively and keeping management informed
13. Understanding roles and responsibilities
14. Opportunity to learn other pieces of equipment during the summer months
15. Use of hand tools; lawn mowers, rakes, shovels

Requirements and Qualifications

1. Must hold a valid Ontario driver's license.
2. Detail-oriented
3. Available to work early morning hours, weekends and holidays
4. Able to work in a team environment
5. Work in changing weather conditions
6. Previous golf or landscaping experience an asset but not essential
7. Knowledge of maintenance equipment an asset but not essential
8. High regard for Health and Safety for self and others

Benefits of Working at Lora Bay

1. Great people, beautiful location, safe and fun work environment!
2. Paid training!
3. Free golf!
4. Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, and golf
5. Staff parties, $$ rewards and recognition program
6. $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
7. Contract completion bonus*

*Some conditions apply. Inquire within for more details.

Hourly wages will be determined based on previous experience.

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.