Grounds Staff Level I

Washington Golf and Country Club, Incorporated; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Golf and Country Club, Incorporated seeks a dedicated groundskeeper to maintain the golf course and grounds on a day-to-day basis. The role involves mowing greens and tees, grooming bunkers, and reporting issues to management.

You will operate standard equipment, ensure safety and quality, and remain punctual and reliable. A valid driver’s license and strong customer service skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience directly related to duties.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used daily.
• Current, valid Driver’s License.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Calm, efficient and helpful under pressure.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Walk mow greens, repair ball marks, report problems to management.
• Mow tees and reset tee markers.
• Groom bunkers, remove weeds, report sand condition issues.
• Use small equipment including string trimmer and push mowers.
• Practice clean as you go and perform general housekeeping.
• Be punctual and ready to work at start of each day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in related duties

Reading and writing

Operate daily tools/equipment

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Quality and safety standards

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Job description

Description

Responsible for the day-to-day mowing and grooming operations of the golf course and grounds.

• Properly walk mow greens, repair ball marks and report problems to management


• Properly mow tees, including resetting of tee markers


• Properly groom bunkers, including removal of weeds and notify management of improper sand conditions


• Use small equipment, including string trimmer and push mowers


• Practice “clean as you go” and general housekeeping duties


• Punctual and ready to work at start of each day’s activities


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified


• Ability to read and write


• Ability to operate all tools and equipment used in day-to-day operations


• Current, valid Driver’s License


• Demonstrated organization and coordination skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi-task


• Possess a calm, efficient and helpful manner and be able to work under pressure under tight deadlines


• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards


• Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills


• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, drive, squat, kneel, reach, bend, stoop, twist, climb, clean and lift up to 50 pounds with frequent repetitive motions


• Must be able to handle continuous standing and walking and walking on rough or uneven ground


• Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions


• Must be able to handle moderate to loud noise in the work environment


• Must be able to handle exposure to dust, fumes or gases


• Must be able to work in close proximity to moving machinery and be able to use equipment and tools required for the position


• Independent mobility