Greenskeeper | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Carlsbad, CA

21d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenskeeper I is responsible for maintaining the golf courses, turf, and surrounding grounds as directed by the Golf Course Superintendents. The role involves mowing and detailing course areas, maintaining plants and hazards, assisting with irrigation and drainage, and cleaning, fueling, inspecting, and maintaining equipment. The Greenskeeper is expected to work safely, minimize disruption to golfers and guests, keep work areas clean, and report equipment or course problems promptly.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license with a driving record in good standing.
Ability to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to use hand tools, trimming tools, power tools, and mowing equipment.
Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
Positive and professional image, self-motivation, and reliable and predictable attendance.
Basic knowledge of golf, its rules, and expected playing conditions.
Ability to function as a team member to accomplish established goals.
Regularly required to talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and knowledge of grounds work.

Responsibilities

Operate hand mowers, tractors, ride-on machines, and specialist mowing equipment on greens, aprons, tees, fairways, rough, lake banks, and other grounds.
Edge cart paths, trim bunker faces and lake banks, trim around tees, and edge and rake sand bunkers.
Excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools and operate utility vehicles as required.
Wear required safety equipment and operate tools and equipment safely.
Clean, store, maintain, inspect, and fuel equipment; check fluid levels, make minor adjustments under mechanic supervision, and promptly report problems or abnormalities.
Stay on cart paths where available and avoid further impacts to high-traffic areas.
Assist with project work as directed.
Pick up trash and debris and blow cart paths with backpack blowers.
Apply environmentally friendly turf treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases, and pests when instructed by supervisors or management.
Renovate and maintain bunkers and other hazards, including water features.
Apply irrigation and attend to drainage problems.
Maintain trees, bushes, shrubs, and other native plants.
Work courteously and conscientiously around golfers and homeowners, minimizing disruption to members and guests.
Return equipment to designated locations and keep maintenance areas clean and uncluttered.
Perform job duties safely and efficiently.