Greenskeeper​/Equipment Technician

Full
-time salaried position starting at $18.00 / hour

WHO WE ARE

The Golf Club At Lansdowne is part of the Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg Virginia. The Lansdowne Resort opened in 1991 as a resort with one golf course for locals who wanted a short getaway from Washington DC. In 2005, the property went through a major expansion and renovation to add: 27 more holes of championship golf, full-service club house with restaurant and retail facilities, 2 outdoor pools, event spaces, and new spa.

Today, Lansdowne Resort is owned by Dejia, LLC. The resort is a sanctuary of approachable sophistication where you can feel at ease and inspired by the destination and pay homage to our heritage in the Potomac River Valley.

The Golf Club At Lansdowne is managed by Troon and has a strong commitment to our people, providing on-the-job training, a healthy culture, and opportunities for growth. We are seeking applicants interested in making The Golf Club At Lansdowne a world-class golf experience for our members and our guests while keeping our staff motivated and committed to making the customer experience and great one.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position entails a dual role that supports the Agronomy Department. This dual role entails maintenance of the golf course as well as support tasks for the mechanical team supporting the equipment used for the maintenance of the golf grounds. The candidate will support both the Assistant Superintendent of Agronomy and the Equipment Manager.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Initiative
• Technically inclined
• Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Sense of Urgency
• Must be able to work independently and be a strong problem-solver

Complete assigned tasks within given time limits

Drive a maintenance vehicle

Drive a tractor

Operate several different types of mowers

Perform manual labor as needed such as:

• Hand-watering areas without irrigation
• Rake bunkers
• Snow removal

Inspect, replace/repair a wide variety of machinery used to keep the golf grounds in good condition.

Assist in the maintenance of inventory of parts and supplies

Assist with organizing maintenance records, parts manuals, and tools

Keep the shop clean and orderly

QUALIFIICATIONS:

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Ability to use technology such as smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications

Fluent in the English language

Must have a valid driver’s license

We are looking for individuals to join our team who want to share our values: to be professional, a team-player, genuine, attentive and forward-thinking

BENEFITS:

Medical

Vision

401(K) matching

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US:

ON THE JOB TRAINING

Employee food discount

WHAT YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN:

Learn how to operate different types of mowers

Learn the proper use, cleaning and storage of equipment used by the ground's maintenance crew

Learn how to grind and sharpen mower’s reels and bed knives

Learn to operate most equipment required for golf course maintenance

Learn how to repair small engines

Learn how to repair tractor engines (gas and diesel)

Learn about Hydraulics, Welding, and Electronics

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