Golf Course Assistant Jobs in Rahway, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Join the Team at Raritan Valley Country Club – Now Hiring Golf Course Maintenance Associates

Established in 1911, Raritan Valley Country Club is a distinguished private club located in Bridgewater. The Club features an impeccably maintained 18-hole championship golf course, a beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, indoor squash courts, and a resort-style swimming pool. Members enjoy exceptional dining, vibrant social events, and year-round programming in an atmosphere defined by tradition, quality, and excellence.

As a member of our Golf Course Maintenance team, you will play an important role in maintaining the outstanding course conditions for which Raritan Valley is known. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, learn the craft of golf course management, and be part of a team dedicated to presenting the course at its very best each day.

Pay: Starting at $18 an hour
Schedule: Full-time and part-time seasonal positions available. Early morning shifts and some weekend availability required.

Full-time team members qualify for medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance

Job title

Golf Course Maintenance 

Reports to

Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Classification

Hourly, Full Time, Part Time, Nonexempt 

Working Hours

According to shift assignment

Job purpose

Responsible for operating small equipment and performing all general hands-on grooming of the golf course and grounds.

Duties and responsibilities

• Keeps all equipment in good, clean working condition.
• Maintains a clean golf course and maintenance complex.
• Reports all problems regarding equipment to the Mechanic and or Assistant Superintendent.
• Completes duties as directed by supervisor in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates courtesy to all Members and Guests at all times.
• Obeys all safety procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.       

Qualifications

Two years of golf course maintenance experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working conditions

Work is primarily outdoors.  Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job-related duties as requested.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 40 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 4 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other equipment that may weigh 30 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf's Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding. 

Direct reports

None.