GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Description

Landscapes Golf Management and Foothills Golf Club are excited to invite motivated and dedicated individuals to join our Grounds Maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and beauty of our premier golf courses, ensuring an exceptional experience for our members and guests.

The Foothills Golf Club truly represents what desert golf should be and caters to both power and course management-minded players. The par-72 Championship, links-style course, was designed by internationally acclaimed architects Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. To learn more about Foothills Golf Club visit www.thefoothillsgc.com.

Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart. We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations. LGM Values : Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best

To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com .

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing the tasks associated with the daily maintenance of the golf course, associated grounds, and project implementation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• •Promotes, works and acts in a manner consistent with the values of LGM.
• •Operates mowing equipment; mows greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunker banks and native grass.
• •Performs bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds.
• •Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged.
• •Installs and maintains landscaping plant material and performs all associated landscaping duties.
• •Assists with the repairs and maintenance of the irrigation system features.
• •Performs golf course set up; cup cutting, tee cleanup, divot filling, ball mark repair, trash and debris removal, and golf ball washer maintenance.
• •Cleans, fuels, and stores equipment after each use. Refreshes oil and other lubricants as directed by the equipment technician. Reports equipment problems promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• •Possesses an understanding of the equipment and how to best maintain it for maximum life and minimum downtime.
• •Complies with golf course etiquette rules.
• •Must be well mannered, display a smile at all times, greet guests, member and fellow employees when encountered, show appreciation to the guests and the members, and demonstrate a willingness to help guests and members at all times.
• •Possesses and understanding of the importance of safety and sees that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Adheres to the safety program.
• •Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
• •Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
• •Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.

WORK HOURS AND CONDITIONS

Work hours may include early mornings and evenings on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement (non-threatening) weather, plant protection products, fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, and sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• •Able to effectively and safely operate mowers, sand raking machines, power tools, utility carts, weed eaters, and shovels/hand tools.
• •Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• •Mechanical aptitude.
• •Ability to follow oral and written directions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• •High School Diploma or GED
• •Previous golf course maintenance experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• •Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 0-24%
• •Standing and walking 25-75%
• •Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 25-75%
• •Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, writing and driving 25-50%
• •Lift in excess of 50 pounds 25-50%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.