Golf Course Groundskeeper - TX

PRO-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LLC is seeking a Groundskeeper for Coronado Golf Course in EL PASO, TX. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, tasking greens and bunkers, sprinkler operation and basic maintenance, with supervision by a superintendent.

The role requires physical fitness and familiarity with common grounds equipment. Candidates typically have 1–2 years of landscape experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years landscape or irrigation industry experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina and agility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Mows fairways and roughs with gang unit.
• Operates turf vac., skip-loader, fairway and rough aerifier and boom sprayer for weeds in fairways and roughs.
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sand and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately.
• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.
• Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
• Marks the course for cart control weekly moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and mark hazard and drop areas.
• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
• Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds trees, greens and fairways.
• Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems
• May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment.
• Attend Safety Meetings.

Skills

Reading and writing

Clear communication

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Coronado Golf Course - EL PASO, TX 79912, General Summary:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers. Mows fairways and roughs with gang unit.
• Operates turf vac., skip-loader, fairway and rough aerifier and boom sprayer for weeds in fairways and roughs.
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sand and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately. Ensures that the equipment cooling system is working at all times.
• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.
• Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
• Marks the course for cart control weekly moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and mark hazard and drop areas.
• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
• Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds trees, greens and fairways.
• Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems
• May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment.
• Attend Safety Meetings.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

B. Experience:

• 1-2 years landscape or irrigation industry experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina and agility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.