Greenskeeper

Riviera Golf & Tennis, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

24d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and his assistants, safely performs routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance as well as operates small handheld power equipment. Each laborer may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes of the golf course and does related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work
Working knowledge of and ability to safely use hand and power tools and equipment
Ability to safely operate turf trucks and light motorized equipment
Ability to interact with coworkers, members, and management in positive, supportive, cooperative ways
Ability to understand and comply with all safety rules and use appropriate safety equipment at all times
Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands, see, talk, hear, sit, and lift/carry/push/pull/move objects up to 50 pounds
Ability to stay on task and complete assignments with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Operates walk-behind mowers to mow greens, aprons, tees and rough.
Performs the maintenance of sand bunkers; such duties include raking, cleaning, edging, and pulling weeds
Operates a string trimmer to trim around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides.
Operates power edger to edge cart paths and tee borders
Utilizes a hose to water fairways, bunker edges and other assigned dry areas.
Cleans and returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas
Other duties as assigned.