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Heritage Club

Golf Course Greenskeeper I

Mason, OH · On-site

$15/hr

Greenskeeper I Department: Golf Course Operations Working Hours: 30-55. Weekends Required. Pay Rate: $15.00/hr Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or the Assistant ...

Heritage Club

Golf Course Greenskeeper I

Mason, OH

$15/hr

Greenskeeper I Department: Golf Course Operations Working Hours: 30-55. Weekends Required. Pay Rate: $15.00/hr Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or the Assistant ...

Troon Golf

Greenskeeper (FT)

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

La Paloma Golf and Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of golf course Greenskeeper I. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly ...

Troon Golf

Golf Course Superintendent

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans. * Plans ... Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician. * Assures that effective orientation and training are ...

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A Golf Course Greenkeeper is responsible for maintaining and managing the overall condition of a golf course. Their duties include mowing greens, fairways, and roughs, watering and fertilizing turf, repairing divots, and ensuring bunkers are properly raked. They also help with pest control, aeration, and drainage to keep the course in top playing condition. Greenkeepers work closely with course managers and groundskeeping teams to ensure the course remains playable and visually appealing year-round.

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To thrive as a Golf Course Greenkeeper, you need a solid knowledge of turf management, grounds maintenance, and plant biology, often supported by vocational training or an NVQ/SVQ in sports turf or horticulture. Familiarity with specialized equipment such as mowers, irrigation systems, and pest management tools, as well as certifications in pesticide application, are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to maintaining high-quality, safe, and visually appealing golf course conditions that meet players' expectations.

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A typical day for a Golf Course Greenkeeper often starts early, with responsibilities including mowing greens, tees, and fairways, checking and repairing irrigation systems, and applying fertilizers or treatments as needed. Greenkeepers also inspect the course for any damage, ensure bunkers are properly maintained, and may assist with setting up course features for daily play or tournaments. The role often involves collaborating with other grounds staff and the course superintendent to implement maintenance schedules and address any course issues promptly. Weather conditions can impact daily tasks, making adaptability important. Overall, the work is highly hands-on and plays a key part in creating an excellent playing experience for golfers.

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Golf Course Greenskeeper

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Grand Canyon University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 534 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning.Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The GCU Golf Course in Phoenix endeavors to enhance the local community with upscale, yet affordable, recreation. The golf course provides a learning environment for GCU business students and serves as the home for GCU Golf student-athletes. Our mission is to position the former Maryvale Golf Course as a community and university asset.

Grand Canyon University Golf Course is seeking a greenskeeper. The Golf Course Greenkeeper is proficient at most basic course duties including but not limited to hand and machine raking of bunkers, mowing of greens, tees, fairways and roughs, operation of weed eaters, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

  • Walk mowing of greens.
  • Mow tees, fairways, and roughs with ride on equipment.
  • Hand and machine raking of bunkers.
  • Ensure that the equipment cooling system is working at all times, refills fuel daily, clean equipment after each use, and report any equipment problems or failures to the Equipment Manager immediately.
  • Provide basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager or supervisor and return the equipment to its designated location at the maintenance facility.
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

  • Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of motorized equipment.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions.
  • Performs all duties to Grand Canyon University Golf Course Maintenance standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Experience/ Education

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Experience with mechanical operation of motorized equipment.
  • Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting: 1-2 hours a day
  • Standing: 6-7 hours a day
  • Walking: 6-7 hours a day
  • Lifting: Frequently
  • Carrying: Frequently
  • Pushing: Frequently
  • Bending: Frequently
  • Squatting: Occasionally
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Occasionally
  • Grasping: Frequently
  • Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
  • Driving: Occasionally
  • Work Environment: Work performed is primarily outside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

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