Golf Course Greenskeeper

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. The GCU Golf Course in Phoenix endeavors to enhance the local community with upscale, yet affordable, recreation. The golf course provides a learning environment for GCU business students and serves as the home for GCU Golf student-athletes. Our mission is to position the former Maryvale Golf Course as a community and university asset. Grand Canyon University Golf Course is seeking a greenskeeper. The Golf Course Greenkeeper is proficient at most basic course duties including but not limited to hand and machine raking of bunkers, mowing of greens, tees, fairways and roughs, operation of weed eaters, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers. What you will do: Able to walk and stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift min 50 lbs Mow tees, fairways, and roughs with ride on equipment. Hand and machine raking of bunkers. Ensure that the equipment cooling system is working at all times, refills fuel daily, clean equipment after each use, and report any equipment problems or failures to the Equipment Manager immediately. Provide basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager or supervisor and return the equipment to its designated location at the maintenance facility. Perform other duties as directed by supervisor. Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of motorized equipment. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Performs all duties to Grand Canyon University Golf Course Maintenance standards. What you will need: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience with mechanical operation of motorized equipment. Must successfully pass a background check. Why work at GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan. Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events. Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus. GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical operation of motorized equipment.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift min 50 lbs
• Mow tees, fairways, and roughs with ride on equipment.
• Hand and machine raking of bunkers.
• Ensure that the equipment cooling system is working at all times, refills fuel daily, clean equipment after each use, and report any equipment problems or failures to the Equipment Manager immediately.
• Provide basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager or supervisor and return the equipment to its designated location at the maintenance facility.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of motorized equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Performs all duties to Grand Canyon University Golf Course Maintenance standards.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms on campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED