Golf Maintenance | Groundskeeper | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Greenskeeper I and Landscaper in the Town of Florida, NY. The role entails maintaining golf courses, handling equipment safely, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for golfers.

The ideal candidate should have grounds work experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours. This position demands physical stamina and commitment to safety and quality standards on the golf course.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license with a good driving record.
• Preferably previous experience in grounds work.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand mowers on various golf course areas.
• Maintain fuel and fluid levels for equipment daily.
• Ensure safety while operating all tools and equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Tools

Hand tools

Mowing equipment

Utility vehicles

Job description

Greenskeeper I and Landscaper

Greenskeeper I position is responsible for maintaining the golf courses, including turf and surrounding grounds as directed by the Golf Course Superintendents.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand mowers on greens, aprons, tees, fairways, rough, lake banks, around tees and grounds.
• Exercise extreme care not to injure turf and shrubs; practice safety while operating equipment and report equipment or course issues immediately.
• Edge cart paths, flymo bunker faces, string trim lake banks and around tees, edges and rakes sand bunkers; complete jobs and clean up the work area as required.
• Excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools, operate utility vehicles as required.
• Ensure that all necessary safety equipment (glasses, ear plugs, hard hats) is worn while operating equipment and hand tools, and that all tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored and maintained as required.
• Clean machines after use and make minor adjustments to the equipment under the supervision of the mechanic.
• Maintain fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis before use, inspect equipment before use and report problems or failures to the supervisor immediately.
• Stay on cart paths where available and avoid further impacting high traffic areas.
• Help in project work as directed.
• Pick up trash and debris while performing job duties.
• Be courteous and conscientious of golfers and homeowners.
• Practice safety on the job, performing tasks with little or no disruption to the members and guests playing the golf course, return all equipment to the designated location and keep maintenance areas clean and free of clutter.
• Mow turf using tractors, ride‑on machines and specialist hand mowers.
• Apply detail to courses, including edging of cart paths, flymo bunker faces, string trim lake banks and around tees; edges and rakes sand bunkers.
• Use environmentally friendly turf treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by supervisors or management.
• Renovate and maintain bunkers and other hazards, such as water features.
• Apply irrigation and attend to drainage problems.
• Provide upkeep and fueling of golf course maintenance equipment, machinery and tools; check fluid levels before operating any machine, report any abnormalities to a supervisor, wash, refuel and return all equipment to the designated location.
• Maintain trees, bushes, shrubs and other native plants.
• Pick up trash and debris, and blow cart paths with backpack blowers.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license with a driving record in good standing.
• Previous experience and knowledge of grounds work is preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to use hand tools, trimming tools, power tools, and mowing equipment.
• Must be able to work long hours and flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and humidity.
• Presents a positive, professional image, is self‑motivated and has reliable and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the game of golf, its rules and expected playing conditions.
• Demonstrates the capability to function as a member of a team to accomplish an established goal.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.