Golf Course Maintenance

one golf club drive, Charlestown RI

Description

Title: Greensman Full time Reports to the Senior Assistant Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent of the Greens and Grounds Operation Basic Functions Operation of various machinery used in the maintenance of the golf course. The maintenance and control of accurate records. The general up-keep of course facilities. Capacity Responsible for carrying out of directives from the management staff relating to course maintenance and construction projects. Aptitude Ability to operate, or be trained to operate, a variety of machinery. The ability to work under supervision. Basic and some knowledge of the game of golf can be beneficial. Human Relations Skills Must display professional, courteous and ethical behavior in any personal interactions on the course, as well as representing the Club in a positive manner when away from the site. Problem Solving Will work under supervision, applying proper procedures to a collection of problems or situations to determine the most effective and efficient solutions. Physical Requirements This is a physically demanding position. The inherent nature of this position requires the incumbent to perform routine activities such as digging with a shovel, pulling with a rope, climbing a ladder, using common had tools such as, rakes, hammers, knives, saws, shovels, clippers, etc… Must be able to operate in all types of weather and also maintain a flexible work schedule, which includes weekends and holidays. Scope of Responsibilities Mowing of greens, tees, aprons, fairways and roughs. Clean-up of the course using hand blowers, fairway blowers and sweepers. Use of chain saws for the pruning of trees and shrubs when necessary. Rake sand bunkers by hand. Aerify, seed and fertilize. May be responsible to set-up the course for play, tee and marker positions to be determined by the Assistant Superintendents. May be responsible for syringe watering. Keep equipment and maintenance facility clean as per course standards. Maintain required daily records. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident. Schedule Full time-seasonal. Normal work week can be in excess of 40 hours, with start time early in the mourning and frequent work on weekends and holidays. Flexible hours, both part-time and full time work available.