Greenskeepers Needed at The Country Club at Loch Lloyd

16750 Country Club Dr, Kansas City MO

Description

Apply here: The Greenskeeper performs grounds maintenance work using various mowing and detailing equipment, assists with water management and renovations, and leads small projects as necessary. In addition, the Greenskeeper acts as a mentor and trains other line associates, while possessing an exemplary attitude and leadership skills. Essential Functions ● Perform all tasks instructed by Team Leads within Golf Course Maintenance Operations. ● Check all fuel and oil levels of equipment prior to leaving the shop, refueling and cleaning upon task completion. ● Report any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions/acts to appropriate Team Leads. ● Mow all green tees and approaches in straight lines, following the plan for the day regarding mow direction. ● Responsible for mowing roughs and fairways. ● Perform golf course service and render fertilizer and pesticide applications under the supervision of a Team Lead. ● Manage the water relations during summer months, including hand watering and overhead irrigation operation. ● Lead and/or participate in small projects such as bunker renovations, sod projects, shaping and grading of surfaces, drainage installation and the design and installation of supplementary irrigation systems. ● Act as a mentor and assist other associates with less experience by teaching proper and efficient techniques. ● Assist in keeping a clean, safe shop and environment. ● Exercise proper etiquette while around co-workers, members and guests on the golf course. ● Represent FiveStar Lifestyles in a professional manner at all times. ● Perform other related tasks as assigned. Personal Attributes ● Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills. ● Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. ● Ability to follow oral and written directives. ● Dependable and resourceful. ● Strong work ethic. ● Excel working in a team environment and providing leadership. ● Display integrity and honesty. Skills and Experience ● High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate preferred. ● Minimum of two (2) years of golf course maintenance experience in a Greenskeeper role preferred. ● Strong knowledge of safety standards. Physical Abilities The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: ● Required to stand and walk for long periods of time. ● Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls. ● Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. ● Reach with hands and arms. ● Required to talk and hear consistently. ● Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty (50) pounds if necessary. ● Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. ● Role will be performed in various outdoor weather conditions, including frequent exposure to the sun and heat. ● Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, as well as toxic and caustic chemicals. ● Will be working in a wet and humid conditions, as well as with moving mechanical parts with vibration and risk of shock. ● Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.