Greenskeeper

Bass Pro Shops • Ridgedale, MO

8d

About The Position

The Greenskeeper performs maintenance and upkeep of grounds, including plants, trees, lawns, golf course greens, fairways, drives, walkways, ponds, and irrigation systems. The role also includes snow and ice removal, trash and recycling tasks, and safe operation and maintenance of equipment to support guest safety and satisfaction.

The employee performs routine landscaping and golf-course maintenance, maintains equipment and irrigation systems, responds appropriately to guest questions, and keeps the supervisor informed about equipment and supply needs or unusual issues. Work is carried out under direct supervision using established policies and procedures, with the supervisor reviewing the work. Full-time benefits include discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a health savings account; a flexible spending account; voluntary benefits; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid holidays; paid vacation; paid sick time; and the Bass Pro Cares Fund.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Missouri “E” or Arkansas “P” driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with 10s and 100s, using currency and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work well with a team, prioritize, act with urgency, and demonstrate concern for customer service.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Ability to work closely with poison ivy, oak, sumac, and possibly other toxic plant materials.
• Physical ability to regularly walk and stand and occasionally sit and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of golf play and course etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, seed, irrigate, and apply chemicals to lawn areas.
• Prepare beds; plant, weed, irrigate, and apply chemicals to flower beds and planting areas.
• Clean debris; remove snow and ice; spread sand and ice melt; and repair and maintain walkways, trails, drives, and parking areas.
• Maintain, trim, remove, and irrigate trees.
• Maintain, repair, and winterize irrigation systems.
• Maintain landscaping equipment and tools.
• Keep the supervisor informed of equipment and supply needs.
• Acquire working knowledge of the golf course and facilities to respond appropriately to guest questions as required.
• Promptly and fully inform the supervisor of problems or unusual matters so corrective action can be taken when appropriate.
• Maintain fairways, greens, and sand traps according to golf standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED