Groundskeeper

Summary: Assit in golf course turf maintenance / course setup. Cut and trim golf course secondary roughs. Maintains the cleaniness of all golf course equipment.

Essential job functions:

• In addition to performing hand labor and operating small power tools such as blowers, fly mowers, edgers and trimmers, individual operates powered equipment (Fairway-Rough mowers or Rotary mowers in mowing golf course areas and does related tasks as required.)
• Fertilizes putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and new plantings.
• Assists with chemical applications on greens, fairways and roughs.
• Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod, plants vegetative material, and seeds putting greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
• Changes hole locations and moves tee markers.
• Rakes and maintains bunkers, ball washers, and water hazards.
• Assists in minor irrigation repair including digging up leaks, and replacing damaged sprinkler heads.
• Trims trees and prunes shrubbery.
• Applies fertilizer to plants and grass under directions of supervisor following calibration by spray technician..
• Operates mechanical loaders in moving soil, debris, and other materials. Drives a backhoe, forklift, skid steer.
• Cleans maintenance area, equipment, and check fluid levels daily.
• Inspects machinery after each use and reports machinery/equipment problems to mechanics staff/superintendent/assistant superintendent.
• Other assigned duties as required.
• Weed eat and backpack blow areas that are along the courses daily
• Rake and maintain sand bunkers daily
• lift and change out coolers on both courses daily

Minimum requirements: Be prompt and efficient in performing duties. Present a neat professional appearance and conduct themselves in a courteous professional manner.

• Follow accepted principles, practices, rules and regulations of the POA.
• Must possess a valid Mississippi drivers license and maintain a safe driving record.

Abilities required: Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in golf course and grounds maintenance work. Requires ability to safely operate trucks and motorized equipment.

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Walking, sitting, bending, climbing onto and off of equipment and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to lift 51 lbs without assistance and assist others with lifting of heavier objects.
• Must have closed toe and closed heel shoes

Associated hazards: Exposure to noise, heat, sun, insects, flying particles and debris. Working on inclines such as ditch bank and slopes.

• Stooping, bending, lifting, twisting of upper body, walking and working on uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to outdoor allergens petroleum products such as grease, oil and fuel.
• Working with and around cutting tools such as saws, mowers, string trimmers and axes.'
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

'Work Remotely No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Diamondhead, MS 39525 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Diamondhead, MS 39525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person