Turfgrass Technician na Nemacolin

** This position offers an hourly rate of $17.75/hr. It will be set schedule of 12 days on & 2 days off, with the shift being 6am - 2:30pm **

POSITION SUMMARY:

Here at Nemacolin, our associates know to “Expect the Unexpected” – You have come across the career opportunity where entertainment and excitement are the job description. This position must be committed to making every experience memorable all while having fun and relishing the incredible atmosphere of the resort.

As a member of the Turfgrass Management team, the Turf Technician I, works on a diverse range of activities involved in Turfgrass management and construction.  As the Turf Technician I do semi-skilled golf course construction and maintenance work, and perform related tasks as required to maintain perfect playing conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.)

• Maintains all areas of the golf course by operating a walk-behind mower or a riding mower.
• Performs daily set-up of golf course.
• Install drainage and irrigation as instructed.
• Applies the correct amount of water to turf and landscaping planting as directed by supervisor.
• Safely and properly operate light motorized vehicles and company trucks.
• Prepares areas for seed and sod and applies seed or sod in the proper manner.
• Prepares areas for seed and sod and applies seed or sod in the proper manner.
• Properly rakes bunkers either by hand or machine.
• Removes trash and debris from all areas of the property.
• Assists the supervisor in training all new associates on safety and proper equipment operation.
• Monitor moisture on greens, tee fairways, rough, trees, etc.
• Able to operate and apply fertilizer using a walk behind fertilizer spreader.
• Must be able to operate all equipment on the golf course and must help wherever necessary.
• Keeps work areas and equipment clean.
• Other job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to speak English.
• Basic Understanding of Turfgrass Management and the Rules of Golf.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or needs of members and guests.
• Familiar with fertilization techniques and proper spreader operation.  
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, holidays and weekends.

This job description cannot possibly include a complete comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be require by the organization and/or members of management. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, but it does not prescribe or restrict the additional tasks that may be required.