Groundskeeper/Landscaping

The Club at Carlton Woods•The Woodlands, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates motorized power equipment on the golf course. Must have knowledge of standard procedures and methods required for efficient and normal completion of the required job. Must operate equipment in a safe manner, never endangering the personal safety of those working in the area. Must understand various working conditions to minimize wear on the equipment. Must operate equipment as required to facilitate daily production needs. As much as possible, must keep the surrounding work area in a smooth and orderly condition to allow ease of movement of the equipment.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Perform tasks following Carlton Woods high level of standards as outlined in the Training Manual and Operating Standards Manual.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Ability to work long hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to remain on feet the majority of the workday.
Ability to operate golf course equipment.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate all powered golf course maintenance equipment safely and proficiently, with awareness of golfer safety.
Check levels of oil and fuel, bringing them up to proper level if necessary.
Perform walk around inspection of equipment for defects or fluid leaks and report any problems.
Make minor adjustments to equipment, testing controls and ensuring proper function.
Wash, add fuel, and lubricate equipment at the end of each day.
Perform walk around inspection of equipment at the end of each day, looking for damage or wear and reporting findings.
Become knowledgeable about the correct cutting heights throughout the golf course.
Maintain good customer relations and be considerate of golfers.
Observe and report any turf, landscape and equipment problems.
Perform work with due regard to safety of self and fellow employees while exercising proper care and protection of company property.
Dig trenches as directed.
Work with various types of tools (i.e., edgers, rotary mowers, hand blowers, hand tools, fly mowers, etc.).
Manually weed golf course and other assigned areas.
Irrigate areas as instructed.
Mow designated areas with proper mower as directed.
Trim and/or cut grass using power trimmer or sickle.
Plant grass in bare areas and fill divots with top-dressing material.
Pick up rubbish and debris.
Wear issued uniforms, and safety gear at all times.
All other duties as assigned.