Entry Level Golf Course Mowing Jobs in Albany, NY

Job Summary

• The Greenskeeper maintains the grounds of golf courses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Change cup locations on all greens daily or as directed by the supervisor
• Service all teeing ground stations on course to include: - Move markers - Sand/seed divots from the prior day's play
• Remove broken tees from the course and trash from receptacles
• Maintain ball-washers water and soap
• Police trash from the golf course during daily travel
• Monitor traffic control devices on the golf course- ropes, stakes, and directional signs
• Clean and stock restrooms.
• Pick up leaves, trash, and cut grass and place onto a truck or trailer
• Operate various vehicles used to perform daily bunker raking activities, including power raking and hand raking
• Mow small turf areas using small push power mowers
• Apply irrigation to golf course as directed by a supervisor

Education and Experience:

• Ability to report for daily work at different job sites within the region to perform required tasks
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Regular lifting up to 20 pounds
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stop and twist continuously throughout the day and perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.