Golf Course Groundskeeper - TX

Job Details:

Job Location:

Coronado Golf Course - EL PASO, TX 79912, General

Summary:

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers. Mows fairways and roughs with gang unit.
• Operates turf vac., skip-loader, fairway and rough aerifier and boom sprayer for weeds in fairways and roughs.
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sand and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately. Ensures that the equipment cooling system is working at all times.
• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.
• Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
• Marks the course for cart control weekly moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and mark hazard and drop areas.
• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
• Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds trees, greens and fairways.
• Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems
• May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment.
• Attend Safety Meetings.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 1-2 years landscape or irrigation industry experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina and agility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.