Greenskeeper

Troon; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Golf Club at Lansdowne, managed by Troon, in Lansdowne, VA, seeks a full-time greenskeeper to maintain high-quality playing conditions and support a premier golf and hospitality property.

The role involves lawn care, bunker maintenance, soil bed prep, and course setup, with safety practices and regular attendance emphasized. Benefits include healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Education equivalent to less than high school or up to one month related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
• Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
• Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up).
• Assists with golf course set-up procedures.
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
• Performs skilled duties related to pruning, plugging, etc.

Skills

English proficiency

Valid Driver's License

Education

No formal education required

Job description

The Golf Club at Lansdowne

in Lansdowne, VA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for Full-Time Greenskeepers. We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

This important position plays an essential role in creating and maintaining high-quality playing conditions which are pivotal for both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the golf course and contributes significantly to the longevity and ecological balance of golf environments, reflecting their critical importance in the field of golf course management.

Managed by Troon Golf, the Golf Club at Lansdowne offers 45-holes of championship golf created by world-renowned course designers Robert Trent Jones and Greg Norman.

Compensation:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour BOE

General Purpose:

Performs a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Performs semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and related tasks as required.

Essential Duties:

• Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
• Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
• Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up).
• Assists with golf course set-up procedures.
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
• Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
• Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly stands, walks, sits, and uses hands, reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.
• Regularly talks or hears.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Environment/Noise:

• Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical part.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in areas with fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally works in extreme heat (non-weather) and experiences vibration.
• Noise level is loud.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. 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).

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.