Greenskeeper - Oasis at Death Valley

Xanterra Travel Collection•Furnace Creek, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Oasis at Death Valley is seeking a Greenskeeper to join their Golf team. This role involves maintaining gardens and lawns within the unique desert oasis environment of Death Valley National Park. The Greenskeeper will be responsible for planting, fertilizing, weeding, watering, trimming, pruning, soil conditioning, mulching, and applying pesticides. They will also ensure pathways and outdoor structures are free of debris, install and repair irrigation systems, and operate and maintain landscaping equipment. This is a full-time, year-round position with a typical schedule of 40 hours per week, potentially including weekends and holidays. The Oasis at Death Valley offers a unique living and working experience in a national park setting, with opportunities for growth and a strong sense of community.

Requirements

Knowledge of lawn care and maintenance machinery.
Experience with all walking mowers and tractors.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. up to shoulder height.
Must be able to withstand working in extreme summer temperatures.
Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours per day
Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and grasp.
Must be able to talk or hear, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operates lawn mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, and tees and around trees.
Edges cart paths, rakes, and maintains sand bunkers.
Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tees and drop area divots.
Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the golf course mechanic.
Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance area.
Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers, and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of golf course. May use the following machines: tractor, spreader, verti-cutter, aerifier, top-dresser, and trencher.
Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
All other duties as assigned.