Grounds Technician at Shark's Tooth Golf Course

The St Joe Company; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Grounds Technician to perform semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance at Sharks Tooth, Panama City Beach, FL.

Responsibilities include raking sand bunkers, mowing greens, operating small machinery, turf care, and assisting with golf course setup for daily play. The role requires basic English communication, attention to detail, and prior golf course experience; candidates should be prepared for outdoor work in varied conditions and to work with heavier

Qualifications

• 3 years previous experience in a similar position preferred.
• Previous experience on a golf course required.
• Must be able to read product labels and communicate in basic English.

Responsibilities

• Performs general golf course and landscape maintenance with hand tools.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers; assists with golf course setup.
• Mows greens and cares for turf; operates small machinery as needed.
• Assists with heavier equipment maintenance and weed/hedge duties.
• Opens and closes work areas, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Regular and reliable attendance; works to meet deadlines.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

English communication

Team oriented

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sharks Tooth - Panama City Beach, FL 32413Position 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.