Grounds Technician at Camp Creek Resort

The St Joe Company; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company in Rosemary Beach, FL is seeking a Grounds Technician to perform semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance on Camp Creek Resort. You will rake bunkers, mow greens, trim and edge landscapes, operate small machinery, and assist with golf course setup.

You should have at least 3 years of related experience and be able to read labels and communicate in basic English. Golf course experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education and literacy to read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English.
• 3 years of experience in a similar position preferred; previous golf course experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general golf course and landscape maintenance using hand tools and small equipment.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers; assists with golf course setup procedures.
• Mows greens and cares for turf; basic maintenance of small machinery.
• Operates equipment safely and coordinates with team for debris removal.
• Mows turf, weed eating, hedging, and assists with golf course detail tasks.
• Maintains attendance and supports heavier equipment maintenance as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent organization

Horticulture knowledge

Equipment operation

Guest interaction

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Camp Creek Resort - Inlet Beach, FL 32461
Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary

The role of Grounds Technician is responsible for performing semi-skilled grounds construction/maintenance work and related tasks as required, such as: Raking and maintaining sand bunkers, operating small machinery to assist with edging, trimming, preparing soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material, assisting with golf course set-up procedures operating utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris and performing skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.). The role of Grounds Technician is also responsible for assisting the Grounds Technician I with mowing and greens care with the heavier small equipment.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Performs general golf course and landscape maintenance using hand help equipment, such as rakes, shovels, etc.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers using sand rake
• Assists with golf course set up procedures
• Mows the greens
• Cares for the turf
• Assists the Grounds Technician I with heavier equipment maintenance
• Weed eating and hedging duties
• Basic maintenance of small machinery as needed
• Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming, and blowing
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris
• Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas
• Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc)
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Involved with tasks related to golf course detail (weed and debris clean up)
• Mowing turf grass
• Golf course preparation for daily play
• Golf course special projects
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
3 years previous experience in a similar position preferred
Previous experience on a golf course required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Ability to read, write and speak and communicate in basic English is necessary.
• Ability to verbally communicate with guests in a professional manner
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely and properly
• Excellent organization skills
• Working knowledge of horticulture
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Basic working knowledge of maintenance equipment

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to perform grounds work
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to mowers, utility vehicles, blowers, trimmers and other grounds machinery

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions for a long period of time
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, grass, and landscaping chemicals and fertilizers
• Work performed on uneven terrain such as hills, sand, rocks, or rough ground
• Occasional indoor tasks for equipment storage or maintenance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.