Golf Course Grounds Attendant | Kalamazoo Country Club | FT

Greenleaf Hospitality Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and community-focused organization where you can thrive as a Grounds Attendant. This role offers a unique blend of outdoor work and teamwork, ensuring that the grounds are maintained to the highest standards. You'll engage in various tasks from mowing to landscape maintenance, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions. With excellent benefits, including health coverage and wellness reimbursements, this position is perfect for those who love working outdoors and being part of a dedicated team. Embrace the opportunity to grow your skills and make a difference in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with 100% match

Parental Leave Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness reimbursement

Shift meal provided

10% Discount on GHG outlets

Discounted hotel rates

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must lift a minimum of 50lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Daily mowing of golf course and landscape turf.
• General landscape maintenance and equipment cleaning.
• Assist in all tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual Labor

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Physical Agility

Tools

Mowers

Debris Blowers

Chainsaws

Utility Vehicles

Job description

Overview

A Look Into Working at Kalamazoo Country Club

Working at Kalamazoo Country Club offers a blend of tradition and community engagement. Employees are part of a team dedicated to providing top-notch experiences, whether through championship-grade golf, fine dining, or hosting events. The club values excellence, family, and creating memorable moments for members and guests. You will benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes quality service and professional growth. With unrivaled benefits and opportunities to interact with club members and across departments, it is a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding place to work.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

Under the supervision of the Grounds Management Team, the grounds attendant will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:

• Daily mowing of both golf course and landscape turf, using walking and riding mowers
• General landscape maintenance tasks using rakes, shovels and other landscape hand tools
• Operation of debris blowers, string trimmers, chainsaws and other small power tools, trimmers and equipment
• Operating golf course carts and utility vehicles
• Golf course set up work, including sand bunker maintenance, divot filling, filling water coolers, changing hole locations, moving tee markers, etc.
• Working on landscape beds, watering flowers, planting, clean up, etc.
• Cleaning of equipment and maintenance areas
• Assist in all tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Need for this Position

• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, including weekend and holiday shift
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors, subject to pre-dawn hours and adverse conditions such as heat, cold and rain
• Perform manual/physical labor for extended periods
• Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Lift a minimum of 50lbs., unassisted
• Ability to safely operate motorized equipment
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Comply with all rules and regulations as stated, whether verbal or written
• Work as a productive, respectful team member with other golf course / club staff

What's in it for You

• Medical/Dental/Vision (Full-Time option)
• 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
• Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
• Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
• Shift meal provided per day
• 10% Discount on GHG outlets
• Discounted hotel rates at Choice Hotels Worldwide

Top Reasons to Work With GHG

• We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse team that is fun, high-energy, and passionate.
• You will grow your skills and experience in an environment that allows you to put your creativity to work.