Greenskeeper - Golf Course Maintenance

discoverylandco; Hobe Sound (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Contribution

Paid Time Off

Employee meals

Referral incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Atlantic Fields, part of Discovery Land Company, in Hobe Sound, FL, seeks a seasonal Greenskeeper / Golf Course Maintenance Laborer to support the Golf Course Maintenance Department and help deliver the Discovery Land Company experience for members and staff. You will operate mowers and tools, maintain greens and tees, assist in irrigation and sod work, and help with course setup and seasonal projects.

A valid driver's license and golf-course maintenance experience are required, with strong

Qualifications

• At least 3 months’ experience on a golf course maintenance or construction crew.
• Must be able to operate trucks, golf carts, and lightly motorized equipment.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools and golf course maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
• Capable of working in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowers and string trimmers around greens, aprons, tees, and edges; edges cart paths and maintains bunkers.
• Prunes shrubs and trims edges using shears or pruners.
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; cleans flower beds.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for equipment; reports problems to the manager.
• Marks course for cart control; moves barriers and replaces worn ropes and signs.
• Waters and fertilizes tees/greens/fairways; may spray chemicals under supervision.
• Assists in project work and construction of greens, tees, and fairways.
• Grades and prepares soil, lays sod, and seeds areas.
• Installs forms and lays walks/paths; excavates ditches; repairs irrigation pipes.
• Operates light equipment such as a John Deere TX gator when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Operate light equipment

Team player

English literacy

Job description

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Atlantic Fields, set outside of Hobe Sound, FL.

Atlantic Fields is seeking a seasonal Greenskeeper / Golf Course Maintenance Laborer to join the Golf Course Maintenance Department. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, and tees around trees, fence lines, banks, and hillsides; also edges cart paths, and rakes, and maintains sand bunkers.
• Prune or trim shrubs and edges using shears or pruners.
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily, maintains ball washers, replaces tee towels and flags when needed, removes debris, sands and seeds tee and drop area divots, and cleans flower beds.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment such as golf carts and buggies daily, reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately such as golf course mowers, golf course utility vehicles, rakes etc.
• Returns all golfing equipment such as golf clubs, golf balls, and golf bags, to the designated location and cleans the maintenance areas.
• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper-labor-rough crew marks the course for cart control weekly, moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs, and may mark hazard and drop areas.
• Waters and fertilize tees, greens, and fairways, and under direct supervision of the director of agronomy or assistant superintendent, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
• Helps with project work, and assists in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways.
• Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod, and seeds tees, greens and fairways.
• Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes, excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools, repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems.
• May be asked to operate mowers, small utility vehicles for golf course use, such as the John deere TX gator weighing approximately 600 lbs., or other light equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 3 months’ experience on a golf course maintenance or golf course construction crew.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or international equivalent required.
• Must be able to operate trucks, golf carts, and lightly motorized equipment.
• Must have knowledge of operating hand and power tools, and golf course maintenance / landscaping equipment, i.e. push mowers and weed whackers, preferred.
• Working knowledge of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
• Work comfortably in various climactic conditions, including sporadic weather events such as spontaneous wind, hard rain, bitter cold, and sweltering heat.

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Atlantic Fields combines the elegance of “Old Florida” with a carefree ambiance. Atlantic Fields is settled in the heart of Hobe Sound, Florida, and will offer its members the convenience and fun South Florida has to offer, while maintaining the properties rich historic background. Atlantic Fields will offer an intimate community spanning 1,500 acres and is proud to offer its members a Tom Fazio golf course, ocean adventures, an equestrian facility, on-site restaurants, wellness facilities, and more! Our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities to provide the highest level of guest service and be a part of creating memorable experiences. For more information about the project - please visit https://discoverylandco.com/our-worlds

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.