Greenskeeper

Ccofd; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ccofd is seeking a Greenskeeper to enhance the golf experience by maintaining premier playing conditions on our championship golf course. The ideal candidate will operate various types of equipment to perform daily maintenance, landscape construction, and irrigation projects under the direction of the assistant superintendent or foreman.

This seasonal position runs from March through November, requiring flexibility in scheduling including weekends. Experience in golf course maintenance and a valid Driver’s License are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-year golf course or landscape maintenance experience preferred.
• Driver’s License is required.
• Knowledge of safe operation of motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily maintenance to the golf course and grounds.
• Operate various types of equipment on the golf course.
• Assist in golf course construction and landscape projects.

Skills

Golf course/landscape maintenance experience

Driver’s License

Understanding of the game of Golf

Mechanical operation of motorized equipment

Ability to follow directions

Tools

Walk behind mowers

Triplex mowers

Heavy equipment

Hand-held tools

Job description

Description

Summary

The Greenskeeper provides outstanding golf experience for membership by producing premier playing conditions on our championship golf course. We utilize dedication to excellence and teamwork daily to achieve this goal together. The Greenskeeper will provide daily maintenance to the golf course and grounds under supervision of the assistant superintendent or foreman.

Essential Job Duties

• Operates various types of equipment, including but not limited to: walk behind mowers, triplex mowers, large area reel and rotary style mowers, blowers, sprayers, various heavy equipment and hand-held tools and equipment around the golf course greens, tees, fairways, and rough playing surfaces.
• Operates smaller equipment such as bunker raking (hand and machine rakes).
• Golf course construction projects: irrigation repair and installation, drainage installation, bunker construction, seeding of turf.
• Landscape construction: irrigation repair and maintenance, sod installation, and plant material installation.
• Clubhouse lawn care and landscaping: zero turn ride-on mowing, push mowing, string trimming, bed and mechanical edging, mulching, and pruning.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications

• 1-year golf course/landscape maintenance experience, preferred
• Driver’s License, required
• Proficient understanding of the game of Golf, preferred
• Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of motorized equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, periodically
• Flexible schedule (weekend work, as needed; day shifts only); typical schedule options as follow:
• Sunday – Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday – Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Similar shift days with work hours between 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Seasonal position: March through November
• Exposure to all weather conditions

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Country Club of Detroit retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.