Lead Greenskeeper

Desert Mountain Club•Scottsdale, AZ

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Agronomy team at Desert Mountain Club, one of the largest and most beautiful private country clubs in North America, as a Lead Greenskeeper! Desert Mountain Club consists of Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course). We offer terrific benefits like, Health Insurance, FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents, 401k match, Free employee meals during shifts, Tuition reimbursement, and so much more! In this role, you will play a key role in creating a world-class golf facility! You will perform routine labor involved in golf course maintenance and construction, and related work as required reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic. Prior golf course experience required. LIFE ON THE MOUNTAIN Join a top 15, 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits! We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

Requirements

Prior golf course experience required.
Required to stand and walk – Frequently
Required to stoop, kneel, and reach – Frequently
Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 80 pounds – Frequently
Ability to drive a vehicle – Frequently
Working in an outdoor environment, exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather – Regularly

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising routine maintenance activities as needed
Assist in the daily assignment of equipment to employees and inspect for proper use, cleaning, and storage to assigned parking.
Participate in the daily monitoring of putting greens (moisture, firmness, green speed, and clipping yield) using measuring devices and recording data.
Assist in observing and evaluating playing conditions (moisture, mowing quality, bunker raking, course set up) to take corrective action or report to the Superintendent.
Assist with effective employee and public relations.
Assist the Superintendent in keeping records of maintenance activities, including but not limited to job tracking and chemical and fertilizer applications as required by the law.
Assist in the operation of the irrigation system by using the Rainbird Control System and pump station operation, field observations and scouting for proper moisture, sprinkler adjustments, and repairs.
Operate small power mowers, trimmers, greens mowers, tee mowers, fly-mow, and backpack blowers in designated areas of the golf course.
Rake and manicure transition areas, desert landscape, & rake sand traps.
Perform hand mowing or hand trimming work; renovations and construction work, i.e. shoveling and raking; assist in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways.
Perform cleaning procedures and manual labor tasks such as (sweeping cart paths, collecting and empty litter cans, loading and unloading materials, and assisting with janitorial building maintenance).
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and management.