Golf Greenskeeper

Join the team and love your job!

The team at Margaritaville Lake Resort is here to create and deliver fun and escapism for our guests, and where better to see that in play than on the green? With so much going on behind the scenes, we are seeking a groundskeeper to assist with the maintenance of the golf course. With good pay, extensive benefits and a family atmosphere, this is an excellent position for someone who enjoys and practical work and is comfortable working outside.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay $ 16.00 per hour based on experience

Age Requirement:
Must be at least 18 years of age

Reports to:

Golf Course Superintendent, Oaks Golf Course

As a Golf Groundskeeper, you will perform a variety of small and large jobs to maintain the golf course, including watering greens, weed eating, irrigation and keeping the maintenance building organized and clean.

Responsibilities include:

• Report to Supervisor at the beginning of shift to review daily duties and any special requests.
• Hand watering greens, weed eating, hand raking bunkers, digging irrigation ditches and other manual labor duties that maintain the golf course turf and surrounding areas.
• Organizing the Maintenance building and keep work area and equipment clean.
• Ability to drive motorized vehicles, maintenance vehicles to include mowers, sand bucker rakes, golf carts, Cushman’s and other related equipment
• Pick up debris, empty trash and maintain the golf course to the best of your ability.
• Maintain a clean organized work space.
• Be knowledgeable about golf terminology and be aware of etiquette to golfers playing the course while you are doing your assigned duties.
• Secure all areas and clean equipment used prior to leaving the facility
• Maintain awareness of where golfers are on the course so you are able to make educated decisions about where and when to do your assigned duties.
• Maintain contact with the Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Staff, starters and rangers to ensure staffing levels and guest satisfaction.

Personal Skills

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English Language to effectively communicate with guests and associates.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and implement and make decisions on a regular basis.
• Must possess excellent hospitality and customer service skills, in particular the ability to talk with golfers while engaged in your daily duties.
• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
• Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Conducts him erself, acts and dresses professionally at all times.
• Understands and communicates the Driftwood Mission.
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Actively listens to others.
• Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Class E license
• Prior knowledge or experience with golf course maintenance procedures are preferred
• Golf Knowledge preferred in particular a good understanding of golf terminology and etiquette
• Good verbal communication skills and highly motivated to complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision needed

• Be able to work a flexible schedule which means weekends, holidays, early mornings and evenings.

Physical Requirements

• Minimum lifting of 30 pounds
• Pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling, pulling, upward reaching, manual dexterity
• Hearing and speaking
• Ability to stand on feet for hours at a time
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold.

Source:
Driftwood Hospitality