Golf Course Maintenance Technician

American Water Works Association; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Troon, managing Esplanade Golf & Country Club Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, FL, seeks a full-time Golf Course Maintenance Technician to keep greens, tees, and surrounding landscapes in top condition. You will operate mowers, weed eaters, and other equipment while supporting daily course prep for play.

The role requires physical fitness for outdoor work and attentiveness to safety procedures; prior golf maintenance experience is a plus. SST benefits apply and training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read safety instructions and manuals.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs to maintain playing surfaces.
• Safely operate motorized equipment with standard transmissions.
• Edge, trim, and rake bunkers.
• Maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, and sod.
• Assist with irrigation tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing greens/tees

Equipment operation

Tools

Weed eaters

Blowers

Hand tools

Job description

Esplanade Golf & Country Club Lakewood Ranch, located in Bradenton, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Golf Course Maintenance Technician! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Responsibilities:

• Performs ground maintenance tasks: mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
• Safely operates motorized vehicles with standard transmissions.
• Operates weed-eaters and blowers.
• Edge, trims, and rakes bunkers.
• Has advanced experience setting cups and preparing course for play.
• Plants trees and shrubs, maintains flower beds, weed control, and leaf removal.
• Fertilizes, prunes trees and shrubs, cuts, rolls, lays, and waters sod.
• Installs and maintains sand bunkers.
• Repairs potholes.
• Trash/litter removal.
• Performs light irrigation duties (hand water, clean heads, make repairs, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical procedures.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No specific vision abilities required by this job.
• The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, and sit.
• The employee will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work area is a typical golf course setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This incumbent will be working outdoors.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.