Golf Landscaper (Seasonal)

Oki Golf; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf benefits for free play

50% discount on shift meals

401K with company match

Paid sick time

Team Member Referral Program

Job summary

Washington National Golf Club is seeking a Golf Landscaper/Greenskeeper to maintain and improve greens, tees, and fairways. You will operate small hand-powered equipment and, at times, larger machines, under supervision of the superintendent or foreman.

Responsibilities include safe operation of string trimmers, edgers and blowers; bunkers, ball washers, and fuel management; and helping with soil prep, sod laying, and seeding. Strong guest communication is valued.

Qualifications

• Washington State Driver's license, required.
• Experience in turf maintenance or related field, preferred.
• Ability to follow company policy/procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and properly including string trimmers, edgers, and backpack blowers.
• Maintain bunkers, ball washers, fuel and fluid levels of equipment.
• Assist in greens, tees, and fairways construction and soil prep.
• Safely operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with guests and team members.

Skills

Equipment safety

Guest communication

Team coordination

Weekend/holiday availability

Tools

String trimmers

Edgers

Backpack blowers

Tractors

Fairway units

Triplex mowers

Walking mowers

Job description

As the Golf Landscaper/Greenskeeper at Washington National Golf Club (under the supervision of the golf course superintendent, assistant superintendent, or foreman) you will perform routine manual labor involved in and/or related to golf course maintenance (performing semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work). You will also operate small hand powered equipment and occasionally perform work involving larger equipment/machines (tractors, fairway units, triplex mowers, walking mowers, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to operate equipment safely and properly including:
  • String trimmers
  • Edgers
  • Backpack blowers
• Maintain bunkers, ball washers, fuel and fluid levels of equipment required to perform job duties, and related supplies.
• Return all equipment to the designated location in the maintenance facility
• Promptly report any equipment issues.
• Assist in project work including, but not limited to:
  • Construction of greens, tees, and fairways
  • Prepare soil base
  • Lay sod
  • Seed tees, greens, and fairways
• Safely and properly operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with the guests and fellow team members.
• Initiate contact with guests within 15 feet, with a sincere welcome and the willingness to assist the guest. At the conclusion of the guest’s visit, offer a genuine thank you and invitation to return.
• Always yield to the guest.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety rules and wearing appropriate safety equipment including safety helmets, ear protection, and non-skid shoes.
• Complete required job duties in the most efficient, productive manner ensuring a well-groomed golf course.
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment including picking up trash in visible areas and eliminating clutter.
• Dressed in uniform at the start of each shift.
• Uphold a reliable and responsible work ethic with the ability to follow directions both verbal and written.
• Maintaining focus on the job at hand with a sense of ownership in quality of job performance.
• Able to work weekends and holidays, mornings, and evenings as business demands.
• Perform other duties as directed by your supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Washington State Driver's license, required.
• Experience in turf maintenance or related field, preferred.
• Ability to follow company policy/procedures and guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must:

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.
• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• Offered rate of pay range: $20.82- $20.82 per hour
• Eligible for overtime

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Oki Golf offers an impressive collection of benefits! Some benefits include:

ALL TEAM MEMBERS

• Golf benefits for free play, guest passes and visits to all 8 Oki courses.
• 50% discount on shift meals
• 25% discount for you and up to four guests (not including alcoholic beverages)
• Flexible work environment
• 401K with company match
• Paid sick time
• Team Member Referral Program participation and more!

FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS (regularly working 35+ hrs/week):

• Medical/dental/vision/telehealth coverage
• FSA options
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Holiday pay

Visit okigolf.com/careers/ to view more information about Oki Golf's history, company culture, and commitment to diversity.

FOR SEASONAL TEAM MEMBERS:

Seasonal team members are hired for the summer season, and work fluctuating amounts of hours per week, including occasional overtime. Hours are not guaranteed, and hours worked during the summer (busy season) are not an indication of hours available year-round.

Seasonal employment is temporary work; therefore, terminated at the end of the busy season. Team Members in good standing are encouraged to return the following year or apply for a year-round position if available.