Greenskeeper

Troon; Town of Thompson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Troon is hiring a Greenskeeper for The Monster. The role focuses on landscaping, maintenance, and landscape care around the golf course with no previous experience required for beginners.

Ideal candidates should be flexible for extended hours during golf and holidays. A driver’s license and ability to read/speak English are required. Safety protocols are emphasized on site.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; beginner greenskeepers welcome.
• Must be able to read and speak English to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Mows greens, approaches, fairways, rough, tees and other areas.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility.
• Waters tees, greens and fairways; operates irrigation heads as needed.
• Repairs irrigation system, pipes and heads; grades soil, lays sod and seeds.
• Trims hedges and shrubs; cleans flower beds; applies pesticides and fertilizer.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Driver's License

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Greenskeeper, Full Time

Pay rate $18 - $22 an hour. We're hiring a Greenskeeper for The Monster!

At Troon, we believe our Associates are our greatest strength and competitive advantage. Whether you have a specialized trade or possess a knack for nurturing and preserving landscape, there’s an exciting opportunity for you to apply your skills at The Monster.

Ideal candidates have a passion for landscaping and nurturing our grounds. As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf course. Beginner Greenskeepers are welcome – while knowledge of grounds maintenance is preferred, previous experience is not required for the position.

Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work extended hours during golf and holiday season, as needed.

Our team has made a conscious effort to ensure strong protocols are in place to keep you and our patrons safe, so you can focus on the customer experience, landscape, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility
• Mows greens, approaches, fairways, rough, tees and other areas
• Waters tees, greens and fairways; operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water
• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as necessary
• Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways
• Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery; cleans flower beds
• Applies pesticides and fertilizer to the golf course
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education And Experience Requirements

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e., the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English)

Working Conditions

• Frequently uses hands
• Regularly stands, walks, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls
• Frequently lifts, moves, and carries up to 50 pounds; to push or pull up to 100 pounds
• Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, compact spaces, hot attic temperatures, and outside weather conditions
• Noise level is moderate

About Troon

Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit https://www.troon.com/.