Greensperson II - 2026 Summer Season

Jay Peak Resort • Jay, VT

1d • $18

About The Position

Under direction of the management team, works on the diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction, does semiskilled grounds construction and maintenance work and performs tasks as required in a professional and timely manner.

Please note that this a seasonal position from May 1st to October 1st.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in golf maintenance or similar field required.
• Ability to read & comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to safely operate equipment associated with the maintenance of the golf course.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials in golf course and grounds landscape construction and maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

• Having or developing an understanding of the game of golf as it relates to the everyday maintenance of the course and its players.
• Basic mechanic skills and ability to operate all golf maintenance equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follows the guidelines set forth in the Jay Peak employee manual and supplemental greens department manual.
• Follows all safety guidelines.
• Performs tasks as directed by the greens management team.
• Uses powered equipment to mow greens, tees, aprons, fairways, roughs and other areas on the property.
• Performs course cleanup using hand blowers, tractor blower, sweeper, chipper, log splitter, tractors or manual labor.
• Assists in the implementation of erosion control and environmental management plan
• Rakes sand traps either mechanically or by hand
• Waters, fertilizes, top dresses, seeds, aerates, verticuts, rakes and grooms turf areas
• Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod and seeds golf course and related property
• Changes cups and tee markers and course setup
• Assists in the construction of new greens, tees, fairways, and other features by grading, preparing soil and seeding with appropriate erosion measures.
• Operates dump trucks and other light equipment for hauling materials and removing debris
• Performs tree work and pruning, which involves the use of chain saws and brush cutters, chipping, clearing hauling and burning.
• Performs or assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of structures and accessories associated with the golf course
• Cultivates and weeds flower beds and shrubs and similar clubhouse grounds
• Keeps equipment clean fueled and lubricated. Notifies the mechanic immediately of any equipment failures, noises, vibrations or concerns, etc.
• Observes, monitors and directs players and notifies the management team of any occurring problems on the premises
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, which could be directly related, or un-related to original position.

Benefits

• Wages starting at $18.00 per hour
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED