Maintenance - Grounds Keeper/Pool
About the role
A Golf Course Maintenance Worker plays a crucial role in ensuring that a golf course remains in optimal condition for players. Their responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks aimed at maintaining the course's aesthetics and functionality.
Responsibilities
- Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using reel-type and rotary mowers
- Hand-shoveling dirt or gravel
- Assisting in aerification and top-dressing of greens
- Operating various maintenance equipment
- Performing routine repairs and maintenance both scheduled and in response to emergencies
- Raking bunkers
- Changing hole locations
- Hand-watering
- Blowing debris
- Filling ball washers and water coolers
- Maintaining equipment by ensuring it is fueled, oiled, and inspected regularly
Physical Demands
Physical demands of the role include standing for extended periods, using hands and fingers to handle tools, reaching with hands and arms, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is predominantly outdoors, requiring physical strength, endurance, and manual dexterity.
Qualifications
While prior experience in golf course maintenance is beneficial, employers often provide training in agronomy, horticultural operations, or related areas. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically preferred.
Schedule
Workers should be prepared to work weekends and early morning shifts to ensure the course is ready for daily play.