Intermediate Greenskeeper

Shore Lodge; Idaho; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier golf course facility is seeking an Intermediate Green Keeper to perform general maintenance duties including operating various equipment and overseeing maintenance associates. Candidates should have experience in golf course maintenance and the ability to work in various weather conditions. A high school diploma is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess past experience in golf course maintenance.
• Ability to perform general course maintenance and operate basic equipment.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment used in daily golf course maintenance.
• Mow various terrains and maintain equipment fluid levels.
• Oversee maintenance associates and ensure safety.
• Operate sod cutter; spray rigs; assist fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and related areas.
• Maintain fluid levels (gasoline/diesel/oil) daily; monitor equipment fluids.
• Report equipment problems to the mechanic immediately.
• Return equipment cleaned and serviced to designated locations as directed by the mechanic or Assistant Superintendent.
• Oversee other maintenance associates; ensure safety and provide training on equipment operation.
• Operate equipment safely; maintain awareness of coworkers in the area.
• Be flexible to take on new tasks as directed by the Department Manager.
• Incorporate safe work practices; attend staff meetings and duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in golf course maintenance

Ability to operate equipment

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Language skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power rake

Sod cutter

Spray rigs

Job description

Overview

To be successful in this position, the Intermediate Green Keeper must possess past experience in golf course maintenance with the ability to perform general course maintenance in operating basic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment that is used in daily golf course maintenance.
• Mow fairways, greens, roughs, tees, and aprons, and approach areas not accessible with gang mowers.
• Rake sand traps with power rake, aerate greens and tees.
• Operate sod cutter, spray rigs and may assist in the fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and related areas.
• Maintain gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily.
• Report equipment problems and failures to mechanic immediately.
• Return equipment to designated location at the maintenance facility as directed by the mechanic or Assistant Superintendent properly cleaned and serviced.
• Oversee other maintenance associates while performing duties that include operation of equipment. Ensure safety of teammates as well as training on proper operation of equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and be aware of other associates in work area.
• Maintain flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Department Manager.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.
• Attends staff meetings and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mathematical Skills: May be required to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: May be required to apply common sense understanding of carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Vision Requirements: Regularly uses close, distance, color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment/Noise: Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) as well in areas with moving mechanical parts. Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration. Occasionally may work in high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
• Language Skills: May be required to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; to write simple correspondence; to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization. Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

Desirable

• Certificates/Licenses: Valid States Driver’s License
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.