Golf Landscape Technician - PT

Callaway Resort & Gardens; Pine Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain outdoor spaces across the 2,500-acre resort. The role requires stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift heavy loads while working outdoors in varied weather.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to walk and stand for long periods, with comfort around equipment and potentially hazardous materials such as pesticides and fuels.

Qualifications

• Must have stamina to perform duties of the position.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment.
• Vision to read printed materials, maps, safety data sheets, and detect color differences.
• Hearing to communicate in person, by telephone, and via two-way radio.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 80 lbs with assistance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Outdoor work in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for extended periods.
• Potential exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and fuel.

Skills

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Vision

Hearing

Clear speaking

Physical agility

Mobility

Lift up to 50 lbs

Sit/stand/walk extended periods

Outdoor elements tolerance

Mental acuity

Driver's license

Job description

Callaway Resort & Gardens (CGR) is an iconic 2,500-acre resort destination featuring a variety of lodging choices, unique garden attractions, seasonal special events, 36 holes of golf, fishing, biking trails, and residences. Located in scenic and historic Pine Mountain, Georgia, Callaway reflects the dream of its founder Cason J. Callaway 75 years ago. Currently CGR is part of Herschend Enterprises, Resort and Lodging Division, as part of a family of companies focused on family entertainment. For over seven decades Herschend Enterprises has operated with the purpose of bringing families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Herschend Enterprises is considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

Requirements

• Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position:
• Manual dexterity sufficient to safely operate tools and equipment
• Vision sufficient to read printed materials, small print, Safety Data Sheets, and maps, and detect subtle color differences
• Hearing sufficient to communicate in person, by telephone, and via two-way radio
• Clear speaking ability at normal conversational distances and when addressing groups
• Physical agility to push, pull, bend, twist, squat, reach, and stoop
• Physical mobility to move throughout the work environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 80 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
• Tolerance for prolonged exposure to grass, pollen, and outdoor elements
• Mental acuity to collect information, evaluate situations, solve problems, and make sound decisions
• Must have a valid driver’s license

General Working Conditions

• Groundskeepers primarily work outdoors and must be able to perform duties in varying environmental conditions.
• Work schedules may include early morning hours and exposure to heat, cold, rain, humidity, and uneven terrain
• Tasks require extended periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and operating equipment
• Work may involve potentially hazardous materials including pesticides, herbicides, and fuel
• Employees must have sufficient mobility to navigate the work environment and operate vehicles or equipment