Grounds Technician at The Third Golf Course

The St Joe Company; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Grounds Technician at The Third Golf Course in Panama City Beach, FL. This full-time role performs semi-skilled grounds construction/maintenance, including bunkers, mowing greens, soil beds, and daily course setup.

You will operate small machinery and utility vehicles, assist with heavier equipment, and ensure safety and guest satisfaction. A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is payable after six months of satisfactory performance.

Qualifications

• Sufficient education and literacy to identify and read product labels.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English.
• 3 years previous experience in a similar position preferred.
• Previous experience on a golf course required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general golf course and landscape maintenance using hand tools and equipment.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Mows the greens and cares for the turf.
• Assists with golf course set up procedures and heavier equipment maintenance.
• Operates small machinery for edging, trimming, and debris removal.

Skills

Detail oriented

Guest interaction

English communication

Equipment operation

Multitasking

Education

Basic literacy

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Utility vehicles

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Third Golf Course - Panama City Beach, FL 32413Position Type: Full TimeThis position is eligible for a $1,000.00 Sign On Bonus, to paid after 6 months of satisfactory job performance.

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.