GOLF COURSE TECHNICIAN
About The Position
The Country Club of Landfall is a private club located near Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC. The membership invests heavily in their golfing experience and places a high demand on course conditioning whether it be for tournaments or daily play. Of the 45-holes on property, 18 were designed by Pete Dye, and 27 by Jack Nicklaus. The club has undergone significant renovations including converting putting surfaces to TifEagle, draining and sand-capping approaches, rebuilding bunkers, enlarging and laser-leveling tee tops, constructing short game practice areas, installing a 2-wire Rain Bird irrigation system, and stabilizing eroded pond banks. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendents, Course Superintendent, and Director of Golf Courses & Grounds Maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a can-do attitude, be energetic, and unhesitatingly embrace teamwork mentality. He or she will also be highly motivated, detail-oriented, passionate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Member/Guest satisfaction oriented with ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
- Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Must be able to exert and lift more than 50 pounds
- Must be able to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in the golf course maintenance industry is preferred
Responsibilities
- Mowing (greens, tees, fairways, roughs)
- Trimming
- Watering
- Fertilizing
- Aerating
- Drainage
- Sodding
- Bunker maintenance (raking, edging, rototilling, plate tamping, addition of sand, sand depth inspections, sand redistribution)
- Course setup (changing hole locations, setting tee markers, filling ball washers, repairing divots, and cleaning debris)
- Safely operating mowers (riding/walking), blowers, string trimmers, utility vehicles, and chainsaws
- Trimming trees/bushes
- Cleaning facilities
- Collecting litter
- Basic irrigation system upkeep
- Fueling, cleaning, performing basic maintenance, and reporting equipment issues
- Following safety protocols
- Applying chemicals (as directed)
- Maintaining records
Benefits
- Uniform shirts
- Discounted employee meals
- Golf privileges
- Eligible for Annual Compensation Increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
