Golf Course Maintenance Worker

About the Role

This is a part-time position, up to 40 hours per week, focused on maintaining the appearance of the golf course.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and driving ranges using a variety of mowers, tractors, and specialized equipment.
• Rakes sand traps.
• Picks up and removes litter and debris.
• Replaces fluid in golf ball washers.
• Performs various landscape maintenance, including weeding, mulching, edging, and raking.
• Operates small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers, and line trimmers.
• Establishes plant beds, plants flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintains planted areas.
• Operates golf course vehicles, including pickup trucks, dump trucks, sand trap rakes, and utility vehicles.
• Cleans and organizes the maintenance shop.
• Assists with routine maintenance and repair of equipment, including changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments.
• Sharpens or replaces worn blades on mowers; replaces string on line trimmers; sharpens or replaces worn chain saw chains.
• Prepares and loads equipment and tools for use and/or transport.
• Performs manual labor and related work as required.
• Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on duty.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on Duty.

Requirements

• Must be age 18 or over.
• Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to make minor repairs on equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license; must maintain a safe driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must purchase and wear a standard uniform.

Benefits

Health benefits are offered.

Pay

$15.50 per hour.