Crew Leader

Ventana Canyon Alliance; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventana Canyon is seeking a hands-on Landscaping Specialist to maintain golf course beds and surrounding areas at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson. The role emphasizes self-direction, energy, and teamwork to keep grounds in optimal condition.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, calibrating equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, and handling chemicals safely. HS diploma and pesticide licensing requirements apply, with potential for SPCC licensing within six months.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures work assigned to maintenance crew is completed as directed and meets quality expectations.
• Instructs and trains golf course personnel in 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 senior staff.
• Assists in the operations and maintenance of irrigation and maintenance systems.
• Operates all equipment used for golf course maintenance as directed.
• Ensures safe working conditions and procedures are followed for all job assignments.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Applies fertilizer and chemicals to the golf course in an accurate manner.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and repair as assigned.
• Assists with daily logs, record keeping and chemical inventories.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Assists in minor construction projects.

Skills

Algebra & geometry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Pesticide license (current)

SPCC Pesticide License within 6 months

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon - Tucson, AZ 85750, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: General Labor, SUMMARY

This 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.

Qualifications: Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

Education/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.