Greens keeper job description
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Greens keeper requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in greens keeper job postings.
Sample greens keeper requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with basic landscaping and turf maintenance
- Ability to operate and maintain golf course maintenance equipment
- Knowledge of basic golf course maintenance techniques and chemical usage
- A valid driver’s license
Sample required greens keeper soft skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to follow directions and to work independently
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers
Greens keeper job description example 1
PGA Tour Holdings Inc greens keeper job description
TPC Summerlin is a private par-72, 7,243-yard golf course located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carved from a magnificent swath of rugged desert terrain by renowned golf course architect Bobby Weed, TPC Summerlin creates one of the most visually stunning tests of golf in Nevada. TPC Summerlin proudly hosts the PGA TOUR's Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, the second event of the PGA TOUR's FedExCup season.
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The Equipment Operator I is an entry-level position and is to operate equipment and/or to perform specific tasks to maintain the golf course grounds.
Salary Range $13.50 - $15.75 per hour.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent education The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe Clean machinery after each use Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician or Equipment TechnicianPerform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task Be able to perform specific tasks relative to Equipment Operator I training including:Line trim trees, shrubs, posts, etc Edge cart paths, sprinkler heads, bunkers, etc Ball mark repair Divot filling Sod laying Utility vehicle operations Blower operations Hand raking bunkers Walk top dress equipment operation Backhoe operation Miscellaneous hand tool operations Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards Special projects or other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
Travel is not expected for this position
Work Schedule Expectations
This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
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The Equipment Operator I is an entry-level position and is to operate equipment and/or to perform specific tasks to maintain the golf course grounds.
Salary Range $13.50 - $15.75 per hour.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent education The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe Clean machinery after each use Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician or Equipment TechnicianPerform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task Be able to perform specific tasks relative to Equipment Operator I training including:Line trim trees, shrubs, posts, etc Edge cart paths, sprinkler heads, bunkers, etc Ball mark repair Divot filling Sod laying Utility vehicle operations Blower operations Hand raking bunkers Walk top dress equipment operation Backhoe operation Miscellaneous hand tool operations Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards Special projects or other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
Travel is not expected for this position
Work Schedule Expectations
This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024