Lead Greenskeeper

Position Summary

Serves as crew leader and will aid in the day-to-day supervision of the greens crew. Will serve as Irrigation tech. and spray tech. as needed.

Essential Functions

• Supervises staff in the absence of Golf Operations Manager.
• Applies pesticides as needed in a safe and responsible manner.
• Operates all equipment needed for irrigation installation.
• Train irrigation staff and help operate the system.
• Assist in training newly hired Greenskeepers.
• Responsible for keeping updated records for all pesticide requirements and pest control systems.
• Understands and performs all Greenskeeper duties. 
• Monitors Greenskeeper performance to ensure that policy standards are achieved. 
• Presents friendly attitude towards all guests; is aware of all services and activities happening at Chinook Winds Casino Resort to be able to field questions presented by guests. 
• Reports to supervisor and maintenance any potential security/safety threat posed within the guestrooms or common areas of the Resort.
• Other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

WORKERS IN THIS POSITION MUST BE 21 OR OLDER

Competency Statements

Communication – Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Reliability – Dependable and trustworthy.

Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Self-motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Leadership - Ability to effectively supervise diverse crew of workers.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

Three years' experience in golf course maintenance

Supervisory experience preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Oregon Driver's License or ability to obtain Driver's License within 90 days.

Must acquire and maintain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.

Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator license is required, or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of landscaping maintenance and chemical use such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

Physical Demands

• Stand Constantly
• Walk Constantly
• Sit Not Applicable 
• Handling/Fingering Constantly
• Reach Outward Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder Constantly
• Climb Frequently
• Crawl Frequently
• Squat or Kneel Frequently
• Bend Frequently

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less Frequently
• 1-20 lbs Frequently
• 21-50 lbs Frequently
• 51-100 lbs Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs Occasionally with help

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or less Constantly
• 13-25 lbs Constantly
• 26-40 lbs Frequently
• 41-100 lbs Frequently

Other Physical Requirements

Vision: Near and Far

Sense of Sound

Sense of Smell

Work Environment

Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Occasionally exposed to vibration or risk of electrical shock. Occasional exposure to potentially hazardous materials or substances. Noise level is moderate to loud.  

Working Conditions

Conditions of employment include passing a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, and completing a 180-day introductory period.