Golf Course Maintenance

Hampton Golf•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Verandah Club is hiring Golf Course Maintenance Associates to help maintain the quality and appearance of its championship golf courses. The role involves operating small equipment and performing general hands-on grooming of the golf course and grounds. Associates help keep the property clean, safe, and enjoyable for members and guests. Candidates with golf course maintenance experience are welcome, and the club is also open to people interested in learning new skills and growing with the team. Work is primarily outdoors. The position may involve exposure to sharp and rapidly moving equipment, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals, and flying golf balls. Employees may also be asked to perform other job-related duties as requested. Requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The position is hourly, nonexempt, and full-time or part-time, with working hours determined by shift assignment. The stated pay is $16–$20 per hour, depending on experience. The role reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and has no direct reports.

Requirements

Two years of golf course maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Good organizational and verbal skills.
Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
Ability to visually monitor operation areas and read and write member communications.
Ability to perform moderate physical work, including lifting up to 80 pounds occasionally, up to 40 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, stand, push, lift, and grasp for up to four hours without sitting.
Ability to consistently lift, carry, and load adaptive and other equipment weighing 30 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.
Work requiring a ladder longer than 8 feet must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Maintenance person; staff may not climb above 8 feet or perform the specified restricted maintenance work. Staff are also prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on building roofs, or using scaffolding.

Responsibilities

Keep all equipment in good, clean working condition.
Maintain a clean golf course and maintenance complex.
Report equipment problems to the Mechanic and/or Assistant Superintendent.
Complete duties as directed by a supervisor in a timely manner.
Demonstrate courtesy to all members and guests.
Follow all safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Operate small equipment and perform general hands-on grooming of the golf course and grounds.