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Greenskeeper

Greenskeeper

American GolfLong Beach, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Greens Keeper

The Greens Keeper is responsible for ensuring the golf course greens, tees, fairways, and roughs are in top condition for daily play. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, physical labor, and a passion for maintaining a pristine playing surface for golfers.

Responsibilities :

  • Mow and maintain golf course greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using specialized equipment such as greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, and trimmers
  • Maintain bunkers, including raking and edging sand and repairing damaged areas
  • Install and repair irrigation systems as needed
  • Monitor and adjust chemical applications for fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as directed
  • Assist with course set-up for tournaments and events, including flag placement, tee marker placement, and course markings
  • Maintain equipment and tools used in daily tasks
  • Work collaboratively with other greenskeepers and golf course staff to ensure the course is always ready for play
  • Follow all safety guidelines and regulations, including the proper handling and storage of chemicals and equipment

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in golf course maintenance preferred
  • Knowledge of golf course equipment and machinery
  • Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and repair problem areas on the course
  • Knowledge of safe chemical handling and application techniques
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

    • Skills / Abilities / Personal Characteristics :

  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Dexterity
  • Thoroughness

    • Working Conditions :

  • Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs.
  • Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, or sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and / or local law.

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    Greenskeeper • Long Beach, CA, US