Greenskeeper (Temp)

Responsibilities

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides;
• Edges cart paths;
• Edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers;
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily;
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis;
• Reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately;
• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility;
• Cleans the maintenance areas;
• Water and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas;
• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly;
• Moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs;
• Marks hazard and drop areas;
• Helps in project work;
• Aids in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways;
• Grades and prepares soil base;
• Lays sod;
• Seeds tees, greens and fairways;
• Repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems;
• Operate dump trucks or other light equipment;
• Performs other duties as directed by his supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work;
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment;
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment;
• Physical strength, stamina and agility;
• Able to follow oral and written directions;
• Able to work overtime on an occasional basis, with minimal notice.

About the Role

Nestled next to the protected open space of the Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club (PAHGCC) blends the outdoors, family, and exceptional golf in one of the most idyllic locations in the Bay Area. PAHGCC was built in 1958 and developed with a vision to be the family club inclusive of women and children and has been a leading example of family membership ever since. Our welcoming and distinctive Private Club provides a premier championship golf course, year-round recreation, and artistic culinary and social activities for Members, their families and guests.