Golf Course Greenskeeper

About the role

The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa is a historic resort destination located in New England, blending timeless charm with modern amenities. It attracts a diverse mix of leisure, corporate, and event guests year-round, offering a dynamic and well-rounded hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and watering the grass to maintain a healthy and green playing surface.
• Applying fertilizers and pesticides to enhance turf health and prevent pests.
• Maintaining irrigation systems to ensure the grass is well-watered and healthy.
• Repairing divots and holes to maintain the course's integrity and appearance.
• Removing weeds and pests to keep the course free of unwanted growth.
• Reeding and aerating areas as necessary to maintain the grass's density and quality.
• Maintain bunkers and various hazard spaces.
• Collaborate with the groundskeeping team to ensure overall course quality and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain turf care equipment, such as mowers and trimmers, and perform routine inspections of the course to identify and address any maintenance needs.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks on property’s landscaping systems/equipment.
• Maintain safe and clear exterior walking areas including landscaping, waste removal, and snow/ice management.
• Work effectively with other maintenance personnel in a positive, professional manner.
• Work with professionalism and high standards of guest services and quality of work.
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with additional assigned tasks and projects.

Qualifications

• No prior landscaping or golf course maintenance experience required, must be willing to learn and contribute to a productive environment.
• Possess an active US driver's license.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background check.
• Available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs including weekdays and weekends.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Expresses sincere enthusiasm for the role and passion for property maintenance.
• Able to know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion.

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Sincere enthusiasm for the role and passion for property maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a productive environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for property maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a productive environment.

Benefits

• Time off package including state VT Sick time for all employees, as well as a generous PTO plan plus 10 paid Holidays for full-time status employees.
• EOS Family Matters Program of 3+ months fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Roth 401k with employer match of up to 4% for all employees.
• Complementary $25K in Life insurance and $1K/mo. in long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
• Optional additional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options.
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life challenges and mental health resources.
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts.
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis.
• Annual performance evaluations with eligible compensation adjustments.
• EOS Employee/Immediate Family Lodging Rates as low as $59 per night.
• EOS Friends and Family Lodging Discounts.
• EOS Dining Discount of 50% Off F&B at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations during travel.
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners.
• Pathways for growth and professional development including structured training and EOS Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Internal referral bonus programs up to $500 per referral.
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles.
• Supportive, open workplace culture with flexible and understanding work-life equality.

Pay

This is an hourly position with the opportunity for seasonal part time or full-time hours and a potential wage range of $18.00 - $24.00 per hour. Potential season dates of April 1 – November 15th. Final compensation package offer is subject to change based on a variety of complex factors unique to each candidate including experience, education, skill set, and applicable certifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule based on business needs including weekdays and weekends, with the ability to work early morning shifts, often starting before dawn.