Golf Course Grounds Keeper (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Description

This is a part-time season/temporary position. This position is expected to last from April through November(weather depending). Hourly entry-level position working underneath the Director of Horticulture and alongside the Horticulture team to assist in maintaining the clubhouse grounds and non-turfgrass landscaped areas of the club to the highest standard. This includes annual and perennial landscape beds around the clubhouse and golf course.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and golf course construction, landscaped area maintenance work and building maintenance and improvement.
• Operate golf carts, trucks, tractors, mowers and light motorized equipment.

Job Tasks/ Duties

• Backpack blowing club grounds and areas around the golf course as needed
• Weed control (Pulling or spraying weeds)
• Deadheading (Cutting off spent flower buds)
• Pruning
• Assist with planting annuals, shrubs, trees, bulbs, etc.
• Hand watering. Using a hose or watering cans
• Assist in weekly mowing and trimming of clubhouse lawns.
• Edging curbs and landscape beds.
• Mulching

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Enjoys and thrives working in a team atmosphere
• Eager to learn
• Motivated and takes pride in their work
• Detail-oriented
• Punctual
• Means of transportation to and from work
• Embraces challenges
• Respectful and kind to others
• Communicates and works well with team members
• Positive mindset with a "can-do" attitude
• Displays professional behavior in all situations
• Learns from mistakes

Education and/or Experience

• No formal Education required.
• Previous work experience is preferred, but not required. 

Requirements

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to lift up to 50lbs of weight
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Comfortable using hand tools such as pruners, loppers, handsaws, trowels, shovels, rakes, pitchforks, etc.
• Comfortable operating a push mower and weed-eater
• Comfortable working outside and able to work through and tolerate hot, cold, rainy, or snowy weather
• Adheres to the dress code policy of Bellerive Country Club's grounds crew
• Able to work the hours one has agreed to work
• Occasional weekend availability preferred—Mainly in the months May-August
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures