Greenskeeper

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is seeking a Greenskeeper to maintain the aesthetics and playability of the golf course. You will perform a variety of maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, raking bunkers, and course setup, while upholding safety standards and the resort's service culture.

You will operate utility vehicles and assist in irrigation duties, ensuring high-quality course conditions and friendly, professional guest interactions consistent with the I Am Proud standards.

Qualifications

• Requires basic employment skills in clerical, service or manual areas.
• Valid Driver's License
• Previous golf maintenance experience valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course using power and hand tools to perform duties such as mowing, weeding, edging and course setup.
• Operate and maintain utility vehicles and equipment following safety guidelines.
• Deliver 'I Am Proud' service standards and departmental touch points.
• Establish cross-departmental communication among teammates.

Skills

Mowing greens

Weeding

Edging

Course setup

Raking bunkers

Sod installation

Irrigation assistance

Safety adherence

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Position Purpose & Summary

The Greenskeeper maintain the aesthetics and playability of the golf course by performing a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains golf course using power and hand tools to perform duties such as: mowing, weeding, edging, course set up, raking sand bunkers, blowing, sod installation, fertilizing, planting flowers and shrubs.
• Operate and maintain utility vehicles and equipment, following standards and safety guidelines.
• Deliver "I Am Proud" service standards and department-specific signature touch points.
• Establish cross-departmental channels of communication among teammates that are consistent and complete.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mow greens, tees, fairways, approaches, step cut and rough.
• Rake sand bunkers by hand or with power rake.
• String trim around trees, bunkers, flowerbeds, signs, ball washers etc.
• Golf course set up.
• Maintain flowerbeds.
• Aerate greens, tees, fairways, approaches and rough.
• Assist in small irrigation and drainage projects.
• Edge cart paths, bunkers, irrigation heads, flowerbeds, and yardage stones.
• Daily shop upkeep and cleanliness.
• Perform any other such duties, as assigned.
• Greet every guest, member, and team member with "I Am Proud" standards and set a positive tone for every interaction.
• Provide extraordinary service that is "Enriching by Nature."
• Embrace, embody, demonstrate, and encourage wellness and the STRATA virtues through interactions, performance, and commitments.
• Uphold the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club's brand, culture, vision, mission, and values.
• Be empowered to make things go right if they go wrong.
• Give the guest/member a fond farewell.
• Address feedback by utilizing the LEARN Model.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and be attentive to what matters most.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Observe and adhere to safety guidelines.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interface positively with other departments, offering assistance when needed.
• Displays care in use of equipment and maintains an organized and professional work environment.

Position Requirements:

1. Minimum Knowledge & Skills: Requires basic employment skills in clerical, service or manual areas
2. Formal Education and Job-Related Experience: Previous golf maintenance experience valued but not required.
3. License, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Valid Driver's License

External and Internal Personal Contact:

1. Communications:

• Daily – Pre shift meetings and stand ups.
• Occasionally – Participate in one‑on‑one coaching sessions.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration: This position requires continuous teamwork as well as internal and cross‑departmental communication.

Additional Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• CPR Certification
• Food Protection Manager Certification
• Food Handler Certification
• Alcohol Server/Seller Certification

Position Analysis/Specifications:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Bending Over
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Balancing
• Pushing / Pulling
• Lifting / Carrying: 10 lbs. or less
• 11 to 25 lbs.
• 26 to 50 lbs.
• 51 to 70 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity
• Fine Motor Skills
• Gross Motor Skills
• Eye / Hand Coordination
• Near Vision
• Far Vision
• Color Recognition
• Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Environmental factors may include indoor setting with overhead lighting and comfortable ventilation. May occasionally be called upon to work in all areas of the property, both inside and outside, possibly in inclement weather.

• Working Outside
• Working Inside
• Working Alone
• Working Closely with Others
• Excessive Cold / Heat
• Excessive Humidity / Dampness
• Noise / Vibrations
• Working Above Ground
• Working Below Ground
• Working with Chemicals / Detergents / Cleaners
• Working Around Fumes / Smoke / Gas
• Walking on Uneven Surfaces
• Operating Motorized Equipment or Vehicles
• Working Around/Near Machinery/Motorized Equipment
• Climbing on Scaffolds or Ladders
• Continuous use with a Computer and Keyboard

The Garden of the Gods Resort and Club offers a diverse, dynamic, and thriving environment that supports career development for all our team members.