Greensworker - Willowcreek/Willowbrook, Full-Time - West Valley

Location: Willowcreek/WillowBrook Golf Course, Sun City

Schedule

4:00 AM–12:00 PM, Monday–Friday with rotating Thursdays and weekends (Monday–Wednesday, Friday–Sunday) 4:00 AM–8:00 AM

Pay

Starting rate: $16.50/hour

Benefits

• $2 golf greens fees
• Free driving-range balls
• Free bowling during Open Bowl
• Life-work balance
• Health insurance options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

About the Role

Performs skilled care and maintenance of golf-course fairways, greens, and maintenance facilities at an assigned Executive, Regulation, or Multi-Course golf course.

Responsibilities

• Mow greens using hand or power-driven lawn mowers and equipment
• Trim trees
• Operate special equipment for spraying and/or spreading fertilizers
• Change greens cups
• Rake and edge bunkers
• Perform janitorial work in maintenance yard and golf courses
• Perform minor maintenance of equipment
• Paint facility items as required
• Participate in mandatory safety training and prioritize safety throughout the workday
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• One year of experience in golf course and/or grounds maintenance
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of the game of golf
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in developing and maintaining golf courses
• Knowledge of the mowing techniques required to maintain proper grass level
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the care and maintenance of shrubs, trees, and other greenery
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor in a variety of weather and working conditions
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds and to seek help and/or provide assistance to others with any object(s) over that weight
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, golfers, and the public
• Awareness of safety issues and procedures related to the position

Working Conditions

• Moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises
• Involves climbing, walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, and carrying items
• Requires physical activity including squatting, bending, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, breathing, seeing, and hearing
• Involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions