Golf Groundskeeper (Seasonal)
About The Position
This position performs assigned labor tasks to assist in proper course and grounds maintenance of outside areas at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The role involves manual labor such as shoveling, raking, operating lawn mowers, planting flowers, and trimming trees and shrubs. It requires the safe and proper operation of power or manual equipment to complete assigned tasks and the ability to work collaboratively as a team to achieve common goals. All weekends are required, with a standard 40-hour work week. Responsibilities include digging holes and trenches, laying sod, regularly cutting cups, hand watering turf, edging cart paths, sidewalks, and curbs, and maintaining bunkers by pulling weeds, adding sand, and redistributing it. Other tasks include fly mowing bunker faces, string trimming, leaf removal, and trash pickup. Employees are expected to report to work on time, complete all scheduled shifts, attend monthly safety meetings and department meetings, assist other departments when requested, and help train other employees on job tasks when necessary. A strong understanding and adherence to the environmental practices of the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa are required, along with maintaining good rapport with fellow employees and reflecting a positive attitude. All assignments must be completed, and employees must follow proper grooming and dress standards. Open communication with the direct supervisor is essential, and other duties as assigned will be part of the role.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- No prior experience is necessary.
- Ability to pick up new tasks with proper training.
- Ability to complete job assignments without direct supervision for most of the day.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to withstand extended hours of shoveling, raking, holding and operating a gas powered string trimmer and working on your knees.
- Ability to withstand extended hours of sitting on rough riding power equipment.
- Frequent bending to work on the ground.
- Lifting of things off the ground will be necessary.
- Ability to lift awkward objects weighing up to 60 pounds and sometimes more, from the ground to at least waist high.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Must be able to take on additional responsibilities when asked.
- Must adhere to company policies regarding strict confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Similar previous experience.
- Previous work in outdoor conditions is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labor including shoveling, raking, planting flowers, and trimming trees and shrubs.
- Operate power or manual equipment safely and properly to complete assigned tasks.
- Work collaboratively as a team to achieve assigned goals.
- Dig holes and trenches on grounds.
- Lay sod.
- Cut cups regularly.
- Hand water turf.
- Edge cart paths, sidewalks, and curbs.
- Edge bunkers and pull weeds in bunkers.
- Perform other bunker work including adding, redistributing, and pushing up sand.
- Fly mow bunker faces and ledges.
- String trim.
- Perform leaf removal, clean up, and trash pickup.
- Report to work on time and complete all scheduled shifts.
- Attend monthly safety meetings and pre-scheduled department meetings.
- Assist other departments when requested.
- Help train other employees on certain job tasks when necessary.
- Understand and abide by environmental practices of the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.
- Maintain good rapport with fellow employees and reflect a positive attitude.
- Complete all assignments requested.
- Follow proper grooming and dress standards.
- Maintain open communication with direct supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
