Greenskeeper

Sharon Heights Golf & Country; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided Tuesday through Sunday

Scholarship program for Education/TU -

Paid Time Off

Holiday Bonus

401(k) after 3 months of employment (2

Job summary

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Greenskeeper to maintain superior golf course conditions and support the superintendent in daily operations.

You will perform daily tasks such as raking bunkers, mowing, edging, planting sod, applying pesticides, and ensuring safety, while communicating with staff and members.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, gardening, or general maintenance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lawn care and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist golf course superintendent in daily tasks to meet SOP standards.
• Complete daily work assignments with golf course staff.
• Communicate with staff and members to maintain a high level of service and professionalism.
• Maintain club policies and safety practices at all times.
• Maintain golf course by raking bunkers, mowing greens, tees, collars and approaches, and preparing sod.
• Walk-mow greens, tees, and fairways; use riding mowers for larger areas.
• Repair and maintain Driving Range and perform bunker repairs or drainage work as needed.
• Mix and spray pesticides and fertilizers on greens, tees, and fairways following safety guidelines.
• Safely operate mowers, tractors, and turf vehicles; participate in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lawn care

Equipment operation

Job description

Located just off Highway 280 in Menlo Park, Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club has been one of the top private golf and country clubs in the United States since opening in 1962. We have a proud history of providing excellent food, service and experiences to our members.

Why work here?

• Meals provided Tuesday through Sunday
• Scholarship program for Education/Tuition assistance for yourself or child (Available after 90 days employment & during scholarship program term.)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Bonus
• 401(k) after 3 months of employment (2% matching)

Job Purpose

Greenskeepers with Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club are responsible for providing members and guests with an elite golf experience by maintaining superior golf course conditions.

Job Summary (Essential Functions):

• Assist golf course superintendent in whatever manner necessary to achieve the standards set forth in the Standards Operation Procedure document.
• Work with golf course personnel to complete daily work assignments.
• Communicate as necessary with golf course staff and members.
• Maintain a professionalism in all member and employee interactions.
• Maintain understanding of and compliance with club policies and procedures.
• Promote safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Maintain golf course by raking and edging bunkers, preparing and laying sod, raking and blowing leaves, hand watering fairways and rough, mowing, and other duties as required.
• Walk-mow greens, tees, collars and approaches.
• Use riding mowers to mow fairway and rough.
• Cut cups and set tees.
• Repair and maintain Driving Range.
• Controls gophers and moles.
• Help with projects as needed/assigned, ie. bunker repair, drainage
• Mix and spray pesticides and fertilizers on greens, tees, and fairways.
• Safely operate mowers, tractors, and turf vehicles in line with best practices and departmental standards.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and projects as needed and assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs., as well as stand, sit or kneel for extended periods of time. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Also, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and sometimes loud noises.

Qualifications:

• Experience in landscaping, gardening, or general maintenance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lawn care and equipment operation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the club.

Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Sharon Heights are considered without regards to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.