Golf Groundskeeping Worker

Job description

Landscape or maintain golf course grounds using hand or power tools/equipment such as weed whackers, trimmers, San pros, and edgers. Mows golf greens, tees and fairways; works on the ground to prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using shears, pruners, or chain saws; removes cuttings. Waters plants; cuts grass, weeds and bushes; rakes leaves; spreads fertilizer. Mulch beds around golf course. Collects and empties trash receptacles; cleans gutters, drains and culverts. Maintains maintenance and fluid use logs (gas and oil) on equipment. Cleans and inspects equipment after each use; reports equipment problems to supervisor. Makes minor adjustments to equipment as needed, by hand or with hand tools. Loads and unloads materials by hand or using a cart. Operates a golf cart or golf utility vehicle for various course maintenance needs. Other similar job-related duties as assigned.

The employer will offer a minimum of 40 hours per week. Business is open 7 days a week. Scheduled workdays vary Sunday through Saturday, including holidays. Normal shift time 6am-4:30pm. Shift includes 30 minutes unpaid break time. Workdays, hours, and shift time may vary with business needs.

The employer may increase wage based on experience, market conditions, and/or provide additional pay for performance and tenure. Holiday bonus pay is possible. Employee will receive a $10 meal allowance for every shift worked which is added to their paycheck.

Overtime may be available. An overtime premium will be paid when required by Federal, State, or local law, including at time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. Generally, when overtime is available it will be paid at $24.92 per hour.

The employer will provide a bicycle for daily transportation to and from the worksite.

Special Requirements

Must have a valid drivers license.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; and bend, stoop, lift, move, push, pull and carry boxes, equipment, tools etc.
Must be able to safely operate a golf cart and golf maintenance equipment; and ride, walk and work outdoors as needed.
Must be able to walk, stand and work in extremely hot, cold and rainy weather conditions for duration of shift.
Must be able to read and converse in English for communication with managers and for safety reasons.
Must be able to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance.
Post-employment criminal background check and drug test required, cost paid by employer and applied equally to all workers, U.S. and foreign/H-2B.
Workers are subject to post-injury/incident drug test, cost paid by employer and applied equally to all workers, U.S. and foreign/H-2B.
Must be able to work a flexible 4-day or 5-day work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Applicant must complete an employment application.
Required uniform provided at no charge to the worker.