Greenskeeper

Troon International; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ed Oliver Golf Club in Wilmington, DE invites applications for a Greenskeeper role. The position involves a wide range of golf course maintenance tasks and construction support, with a pay rate of $17.50 per hour.

Ideal candidates have a driver7s license, can lift up to 50 pounds, and are comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions. Experience is not strictly required; a willingness to learn and reliable attendance are valued.

Qualifications

• Physically fit with ability to perform outdoor maintenance tasks.
• Basic English communication may be required to interact with crew and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held 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.

Skills

Physical stamina

English language ability

Valid drivers license

Able to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Ed Oliver Golf Club
Wilmington, DE 19807, USA

Description

Ed Oliver Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Greenskeeper.

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.

Pay Rate: $17.5 per hour

• Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held 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.

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).

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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