Crew Leader

Ventana Canyon Alliance Llc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventana Canyon Alliance Llc in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Maintenance Groundskeeper to manage landscaping beds and surrounding areas. The role involves operating maintenance equipment, assisting irrigation systems, and maintaining safe, efficient work practices on a dynamic golf course environment.

The ideal candidate will be self-directed and a team player with a strong work ethic, capable of training staff and ensuring quality results across daily maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current pesticide usage license; SPCC pesticide license within six months.
• Ability to operate golf course maintenance equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work assigned to maintenance crew is completed as directed and meet quality standards.
• Instruct and train golf course personnel in care and safe operation of equipment.
• Supervise project work and crew as directed.
• Assist with calibration of spreaders and sprayers.
• Open shop and run operations in the absence of the Director or Assistant Superintendent.
• Assist in irrigation and maintenance systems operations/maintenance.
• Operate all equipment used for golf course maintenance as directed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow safety procedures.
• Apply fertilizer and chemicals accurately and officially.
• Maintain daily logs, record keeping and chemical inventories.
• Attend staff meetings; assist in minor construction projects.

Skills

Algebra & geometry

Reading safety rules

Education

High School or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide license (current)

SPCC Pesticide License within 6 months

Job description

SUMMARYThis position is responsible for the landscaping of beds and surrounding areas on the golf course. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, energetic, and efficient in their performance of the job duties. The model applicant will have strong work ethic and be a team player.Duties/Responsibilities:Ensures work assigned to maintenance crew is completed a directed, and the quality of work performed is as expected.Instructs and trains golf course personnel in the care and safe, efficient operation of all golf course equipment.Supervises project work and crew as directed.Assists with calibration of spreaders and sprayers.May open shop and run operations in the absence of the Director of Golf Course Maintenance or Assistant Superintendent.Assists in the operations and maintenance of irrigation and maintenance systems.Operates all equipment used for the golf course maintenance as directed.Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions and procedures are followed for all job assignments.Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.Applies fertilizer and chemicals to golf course in an accurate and official manner.Performs routine equipment maintenance and repair as assigned.Assist with daily logs, record keeping and chemical inventories.Attend staff meetings.Assist in minor construction projects.Skills/AbilitiesAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceEducation/Experience:High School or equivalent education required.Valid driver’s license.Current license in pesticide usage (if applicable).Able to obtain SPCC Pesticide License within six months.Physical Requirements:Must be able to physically reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 100 pounds.Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions (extreme heat or cold, indoors/outdoors).Must be able to work around chemicals, dust, fumes and/or odor hazards.Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encounter fumes or airborne pathogens.Must be able to work in a loud environment and in areas near moving mechanical parts.Ventana Canyon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Ventana Canyon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.