Greenskeeper

Wascana Country Club; Regina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier private golf club in Regina is seeking a dedicated Greenskeeper. The role involves maintaining optimal playing conditions and aesthetics while performing various grounds and landscape maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have physical fitness, attention to detail, and basic mechanical knowledge. This is a full-time and seasonal position, offering a pay starting from $15.00 per hour with on-site parking benefits.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to perform outdoor, physically demanding work.
• Follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mow fairways, greens, and rough areas.
• Maintain irrigation system and water specific areas.
• Change hole placements and setup course markers.
• Care for plants, trees, and landscaping.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Repair damaged turf and assist with pest control.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

The Wascana Country Club, founded in 1911 is the only private golf club in Regina and for over 100 years has ensured optimal playing conditions and aesthetics for its diverse membership. The greenskeeper role is essential in providing our membership with an enjoyable and professional playing experience while preserving the overall quality and beauty of the golf course and maintaining its reputation as one of the premier private clubs in Western Canada. These duties involve but are not limited to :

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Ground Maintenance:

• Mowing fairways, greens, and rough areas using specialized equipment.
• Trimming and edging around trees, bunkers, and other course features.
• Aerating and fertilizing the turf to promote healthy grass growth.
• Raking and maintaining sand bunkers.

Irrigation System Maintenance:

• Watering specific areas manually during dry conditions.

Course Setup:

• Changing hole placements and tee markers.
• Setting up and maintaining hazard markers, signage, and flags.

Plant and Landscape Care:

• Planting, pruning, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Removing debris, fallen branches, and leaves.

Equipment Use and Maintenance:

• Operating machinery such as mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles safely.
• Cleaning of equipment.

General Maintenance:

• Filling divots and repairing damaged turf.
• Assisting with pest and weed control measures.
• Maintaining pathways and cart routes.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhering to health and safety standards while using equipment and handling chemicals.
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Duties:

• Assisting with seasonal tasks such as snow removal or winterizing the course.
• Supporting special events or tournaments by preparing the course as needed.
• Reporting course damage or unusual conditions to supervisors.

Skills and Attributes

• Physical fitness and stamina for outdoor, physically demanding work.
• Attention to detail to ensure the course remains well-maintained.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Job Types : Full-time, Seasonal

Pay : From $15.00 per hour

Benefits :

• On-site parking

Work Location : In person