Turf Maintenance

POSITION: Turf Maintenance 

DEPARTMENT : Golf

STATUS OF POSITION: Seasonal

WHO WE ARE: At Horseshoe Resort, we are a team that loves to serve people, priding ourselves on the service that our colleagues deliver to our guests. Horseshoe Resort is always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team of hospitality professionals and recreation enthusiasts. If you are outgoing, friendly and love adventure and the outdoors, you may be the person we are looking for!

Position Summary

As  Turf Maintenance, you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our golf course. Working closely with the Golf Course Maintenance Manager and maintenance team, you will perform a variety of tasks to ensure the course is in pristine condition for our guests .

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mow, edge, and maintain turf on greens, fairways, tees, and rough areas using specialized equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers
• Assist in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system.
• Monitor irrigation schedules, adjust sprinkler heads, and perform repairs to ensure proper watering of turf and landscape
• Rake and maintain sand bunkers, ensuring consistent depth and smooth surfaces for play.
• Repair bunker edges, remove debris, and replenish sand as needed to maintain aesthetic appeal and playability
• Plant, water, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other landscape features around the golf course.
• Prune trees and shrubs, remove invasive vegetation, and perform general landscaping duties to enhance the visual appeal of the course
• Operate and maintain various golf course maintenance equipment, including tractors, utility vehicles, and hand tools.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks, perform minor repairs, and ensure equipment is clean and properly stored after use

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in golf course maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Knowledge of turfgrass management practices, irrigation systems, and landscaping techniques.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of landscaping equipment and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of course presentation.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks requiring bending, lifting, and carrying.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Our Commitments to you:

• Individual and family staff pass for all Freed Hotels & Resort owned properties throughout Canada which include complimentary recreation pass for amenities available, discounted food & beverage, discounted retail and hotel stays
• Company social events 
• Supportive colleagues, mentors and leaders. We care about each other across the organization and believe in collective impact.

Join our team today, and enjoy employee perks such as Resort staff pass for yourself and your dependents, retail, lodging, and restaurant discounts, along with additional perks and discounts at our other affiliated resort – Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka.