Golf Course Groundskeeper

Castle Group • Whitney, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Castle Family at a one of our beautiful Properties in Whitney, Texas!
This property is nestled on magnificent white limestone bluffs overlooking Lake Whitney. A beautiful golf resort with single family homes, club houses, boat rentals, condos, restaurants & more. This resort is a place where the staff enjoy the beautiful, ambience as much as the residents. We think you will too!
Castle Group has been named "Best Places to Work" numerous times. Come join a great culture and a great team!
This position is responsible for cleaning projects requiring training and demonstrated skill. Inspects work performed in assigned golf course(s) and submits reports to the Supervisor. Position is outdoors to maintain the golf courses on the property.
The Golf Maintenance - Groundskeeper also provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working interdepartmentally, as well as, with our external customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of irrigation, pest control, and landscaping.
• Knowledge and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) required
• Operate mechanical and electrical machinery/equipment (i.e. blowers, power washer, etc.)
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills to help create effective customer-focused relationships with all levels within the organization.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, use time effectively based on key priorities, and understand directives given.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of spoken and written.
• Basic command of computer hardware/software is required
• Position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• Able to work under pressure, maintain composure and utilize good judgement during emergency/difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to properly utilize gas or electric powered equipment and follow all required safety procedures
• Ability to: work in an upright standing position for long periods of time crawl in small and tight spaces work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain). walk and climb stairs stoop and bend
• Extensive use of fingers for typing and visual use of the computer monitor.
• Handle, grasp, feel objects and equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate property/buildings is required to meet the job functions.
• Repeat various motions with wrists, hands and fingers.
• Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms.
• May be required to perform work outdoors during all seasons
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above ground level.
• Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends if needed.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA Certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning/maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to: raking bunkers, mowing greens, changing hole locations, hand watering, blowing debris, filling ball washers,filling water coolers, moving tee markers, etc.
• Removes trash from premises and assists in emergency cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Ensures that security procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintains professional working relationship with building staff.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Ensures all safety precautions and procedures are followed while performing duties in accordance with OSHA.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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