Greenskeeper chez Casino Del Sol

Job Description

Position:            Greenskeeper
Department:      Sewailo Golf Course Maintenance

Job Summary:   Performs a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction.
                          Performs semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and related tasks as required.

Duties & Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to): 

1. Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment.
2. Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
3. Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
4. Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
5. Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up).
6. Assists with golf course set-up procedures.
7. Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
8. Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
9. Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas.
10. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
11. Regular and reliable attendance.
12. Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Greens keeping, light construction, equipment maintenance methods, tools and safety practices.
2. Manual and automatic sprinkler and drip irrigation system operation and maintenance.
3. Grass and plant care, deficiency symptoms and appropriate method of correction.
4. Occupational hazards and required preventative measures.
5. Planting, cultivating and caring for shrubs and flowers.
6. The use of equipment and tools of the trade.
7. Proper application of chemicals.
8. Use hand and power tools and equipment effectively and safely.
9. Work outside in varying weather conditions.
10. Follow oral and written instruction.
11. Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
12. Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time.
13. Ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, and walk 100% of job time.

Mandatory Requirements:

1. Experience as greenskeeper and basic construction trades, including knowledge of golf course grasses, property/ turf and how to maintain it.
2. Experience using and maintaining Greens Mower, Rough Mower, Zero Turn and or Walk Behind Mowers.
3. Experience working outdoors unsupervised.
4. Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
5. Must pass background check and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.