Lead Greenskeeper

Taleo; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Onsite medical clinic

401k match

Free employee meals during shifts

Tuition reimbursement

Free golf and tennis

Employee uniforms provided

Job summary

Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Lead Greenskeeper to join the Agronomy team. You will oversee routine maintenance, supervise staff, and help maintain multiple signature golf courses at a premier private club.

Ideal candidates have prior golf course experience, a team-oriented attitude, and the physical capability to perform demanding labor. Excellent benefits, including health coverage, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, accompany this challenging role.

Qualifications

• Prior golf course experience required.
• Team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to supervise routine maintenance activities.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks including lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising routine maintenance activities as needed.
• Assign equipment to employees and inspect for proper use and storage.
• Monitor putting greens moisture, firmness, green speed, and clipping yield.
• Evaluate playing conditions and report to the Superintendent.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Team player

Irrigation operation

Heavy lifting

Tools

Rain Bird irrigation system

Job description

Join the Agronomy team at Desert Mountain Club, one of the largest and most beautiful private country clubs in North America, as a LeadGreenskeeper!

Desert Mountain Club consists of Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course).We offerterrific benefits like, Health Insurance,FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents, 401k match, Free employee meals during shifts, Tuition reimbursement, and so much more!

In this role, you will play a key role in creating a world-class golf facility! You will perform routine labor involved in golf course maintenance and construction, and related work as required reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic. Prior golf course experience required.

BENEFITS

Join a top 10, 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Time Off - PTO and Sick Pay
• Professional Development Scholarship
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan
• Employee uniforms provided

*Please note, that benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising routine maintenance activities as needed
• Assist in the daily assignment of equipment to employees and inspect for proper use, cleaning, and storage to assigned parking.
• Participate in the daily monitoring of putting greens (moisture, firmness, green speed, and clipping yield) using measuring devices and recording data.
• Assist in observing and evaluating playing conditions (moisture, mowing quality, bunker raking, course set up) to take corrective action or report to the Superintendent.
• Assist with effective employee and public relations.
• Assist the Superintendent in keeping records of maintenance activities, including but not limited to job tracking and chemical and fertilizer applications as required by the law.
• Assist in the operation of the irrigation system by using the Rainbird Control System and pump station operation, field observations and scouting for proper moisture, sprinkler adjustments, and repairs.
• Operate small power mowers, trimmers, greens mowers, tee mowers, fly-mow, and backpack blowers in designated areas of the golf course.
• Rake and manicure transition areas, desert landscape, & rake sand traps.
• Perform hand mowing or hand trimming work; renovations and construction work, i.e. shoveling and raking; assist in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways.
• Perform cleaning procedures and manual labor tasks such as (sweeping cart paths, collecting and empty litter cans, loading and unloading materials, and assisting with janitorial building maintenance).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to stand and walk – Frequently
• Required to stoop, kneel, and reach – Frequently
• Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 80 pounds – Frequently
• Ability to drive a vehicle – Frequently
• Working in an outdoor environment, exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather – Regularly

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. It is a private country club open to on and offsite property residents located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The club spans across 8,000 acres featuring:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
• Seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant plus banquets
• An award-winning spa and fitness center
• Spectacular swim and tennis facility
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

Desert Mountain is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.