Golf Club Groundskeeper- PT

Denison University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading university as a Golf Club Groundskeeper. This part-time position involves essential ground management tasks, including mowing, maintaining the golf course, and operating various maintenance equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, the ability to lift heavy objects, and a passion for outdoor work. Enjoy the unique perk of golfing for free during non-scheduled hours while contributing to the upkeep of a beautiful golf course. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in groundskeeping within a supportive university environment.

Benefits

Free golf during non-scheduled hours

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions.
• High school diploma required; preferred post high school study in landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground management and maintenance duties using various equipment.
• Mow fairways and roughs, maintain grounds with hand tools, and apply fertilizers.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post high school study in landscaping or related field

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Trimmers

Hand tools (rakes, shovels, edgers)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a Part-Time application. Full-Time positions are also available. If interested in a Full-Time opportunity, please apply to the job posting for Full-Time Golf Groundskeeper.

Job Posting Information

Position Type: Support Staff

Classification Title: College Support Services

Position Title: Golf Club Groundskeeper- PT

Position Number: M00105

Pay Grade Level: CSS 6

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Department: Golf Club

Posting Number: S 121300886

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Number of Months: Summer Help

Position End Date: Not specified

FTE: .20

Work Schedule: Early mornings are required - beginning at 6:30 AM

Basic Function

Perform duties associated with ground management and maintenance. Use small and large equipment, including tractors, mowers, trimmers and other maintenance equipment.

Essential Job Functions

1. Mow fairways and roughs with gang units and rotary units.
2. Maintain the grounds by using various hand tools such as rakes, shovels, edgers and hand trimmers.
3. Perform leaf pick-up, branch and debris pick-up and basic tree trimming.
4. Edge bunkers and placing sand in traps.
5. Prepare the Golf Course for the close of the season and the upcoming winter.
6. Apply fertilizer and other chemicals as needed to the grounds and the overall course.
7. Ensure that the equipment cooling systems are always working, refill fuel and oil daily, clean equipment daily; and report equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately.
8. Provide basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent.
9. Perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must be able to receive written and oral instructions.
3. Lift up to 75 pounds.
4. Must be physically able to work in extreme temperatures and undesirable weather conditions.
5. Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s license and be insurable through the University.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Post high school study in landscaping, horticulture, turf management, botany or other related field.
2. Two years of grounds keeping experience.
3. Working knowledge in the use of herbicides and pesticides and irrigation systems. Experience in recycling and composting.

Physical Demands

Able to lift 75 lbs as needed. Able to work outside in all elements.

Contact(s)

Contact Phone/Extension: Not specified

Contact Email: Not specified

Open Date

02/21/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a Part-Time application. Full-Time positions are also available. If interested in a Full-Time opportunity, please apply to the job posting for Full-Time Golf Groundskeeper.

Additional Information

Golf Club employees can Golf for free during non-scheduled work hours!

Denison University Background Check Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice

Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix.

Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation

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