P/T Laborer - Golf

Gainesville, Georgia; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in maintaining the beauty and functionality of a golf course. This role involves a variety of semi-skilled tasks, from mowing fairways to assisting with the application of pesticides and fertilizers. You'll be part of a team responsible for ensuring the grounds are in top condition, providing a welcoming environment for golfers. If you have a passion for outdoor work and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of a premier golfing destination.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write is essential for this role.
• Equivalent education and experience are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including mowing and trimming.
• Assist in applying pesticides and maintaining irrigation systems.

Skills

Knowledge of tools and equipment

Ability to learn maintenance and care

Knowledge of turf disease and pest control

Understanding of golf etiquette

Ability to establish working relationships

Ability to work flexible hours

Knowledge of safety precautions

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

Ability to read and write

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

String cutter

Irrigation systems

Job description

Performs semi-skilled work in a variety of areas. Duties include operating vehicles and equipment in either a specific or a variety of maintenance, construction, or utility tasks.

Mows fairways, tees, roughs and greens.

Does trim work using string cutter.

Aerates tees, greens, fairways and roughs.

Trims and removes trees.

Maintains bunkers.

Assists in applying pesticides and fertilizers.

Assists in maintenance and repair of irrigations.

Assists in maintenance of clubhouse grounds, parking lots and entrance roadways.

This position is considered safety sensitive.

Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Ability to read and write.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Class C Driver's License preferred and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the care and proper use of tools and equipment used in the development and maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, hazards, and general grounds of a golf course.
2. Ability to quickly learn maintenance, care, and construction of greens, tees, fairways, hazards, bunkers, irrigation systems, and the general grounds of a golf course.
3. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn about turf disease, insects and rodents, and chemicals and methods used to control these undesirable elements.
4. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn basic rules of golf etiquette.
5. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
6. Ability to work flexible hours with some weekend and holiday work required.
7. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions.
8. Must be able to distinguish between different chemical materials, with the ability to read and understand label information.
9. Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.