Golf Course Groundskeeper

Keswick Hall and Club•Charlottesville, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Golf Course Groundskeeper’s responsibility is to help maintain the greens, collars, tees, approaches, fairways, rough, and bunkers on the course through mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, and small projects. Carries out all general labor duties as required.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot and repair manual and/or computerized irrigation systems.
Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays.
Strong customer relations skills.
A positive attitude.
Willing to work in a team atmosphere.
Ability to learn and understand basic objectives in playing golf.
Ability to learn and use light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
Minimum of a High school diploma (or equivalent). Experience in golf course maintenance or related fields will be taken into consideration.
Valid driver’s license or equivalent

Responsibilities

Mowing of greens, collars, approaches, tees, fairways, roughs.
Maintenance of bunkers, which includes raking, weeding, and mowing.
Maintenance of greens and tees, including verti-cutting, top-dressing, mowing, hand watering, and fertilizing.
Use and take care of provided equipment.
Assist in moisture management in turfgrass areas.
Carry out general labor duties as required.
Assist in turf renovations.
Assist in fertilization.
Maintain and clean the maintenance facility to insure a safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.