TENNIS COURT MAINTENANCE

GATE HR•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is seeking a dependable, hardworking Weekend Tennis Court Maintenance Attendant to maintain the playing conditions, appearance, cleanliness, and safety of its tennis courts and surrounding grounds. The position prepares clay courts for daily play, maintains landscaping within the tennis facility, safely operates maintenance equipment, and provides courteous service to members and guests. Training will be provided; no previous experience is required. The regular schedule is Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Additional weekday hours may be available within the Maintenance Department. The role involves outdoor duties in varying weather conditions and requires physical activity, including lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and standing or walking for extended periods.

Requirements

A valid state driver’s license is required.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to follow and communicate written and verbal instructions.
Must be willing to learn clay court maintenance and resurfacing procedures, including rolling, lining, watering, brushing, and preparing courts for play.
Must learn to operate court-maintenance equipment and irrigation systems safely and follow established watering schedules.
Must be physically able to perform outdoor maintenance duties in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, safely operate light machinery and maintenance equipment, bend, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods, and operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with tennis courts, grounds, landscaping, or outdoor facility maintenance is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare clay courts for daily play by rolling, lining, watering, and brushing them.
Follow established court-watering and maintenance schedules.
Maintain tennis facilities in clean, safe, attractive condition and proper playing condition.
Inspect courts regularly and report maintenance needs, unsafe conditions, or interruptions in play.
Identify and report safety hazards and help ensure corrective action is completed.
Greet members and guests by name whenever possible and provide courteous updates about court conditions and availability.
Trim, weed, maintain, and replace plants and shrubs surrounding the tennis courts.
Coordinate with the Grounds Foreman and Greenhouse Manager as needed.
Maintain clean and organized storage, work, and equipment areas.
Monitor court supplies and notify the Tennis Director when equipment or materials are needed.
Safely learn and operate appropriate court-maintenance equipment and irrigation systems.
Attend required departmental meetings, training programs, and safety courses.
Arrive on time in a clean, neat uniform and maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support court conditions and a clean, safe, welcoming environment.
Work Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; be available for additional weekday hours when needed.