Golf Course Maintenance Crew Lead

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

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.