Golf Course Maintenance Crew

Position Summary: The full time seasonal groundskeeper performs routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance from late spring until early fall, including maintenance work, operation of small hand-powered equipment and some other motorized equipment (golf cart, and turf equipment).

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Mows lawns, trims weeds/grass, and rakes leaves, or debris as assigned.
• Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
• Empties trash and recycling containers.
• Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. Weeding flower beds
• Performs other related duties as assigned, such as:
  • Replace all divots
  • Blow debris with backpack or hand blowers
  • Edge bunkers, curbs and gardens with weed whip
  • Help with general course cleanup
  • Assist as directed on aerating days
  • Assist as directed on construction projects that involve sodding and seeding
  • Clean machines daily after use
  • Use all equipment in a safe and responsible manner as outlined in the Health and Safety manual
  • Fill out a job sheet at the end of each day
  • Complete maintenance and construction duties as directed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other turf equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.
• On-the-job training offered.
• Require G2 or G Ontario Drivers’ License

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hourly pay – $19.50

To apply, send resumes to Paul Carson at [email protected].