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Greenskeeper

Twice, Wheeling, WV, United States


Greenskeeper, Full Time
Ideal candidates have a passion for landscaping and nurturing our grounds. As a Grounds Keeper, you will be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf course. Beginner Greenskeepers are welcome – while knowledge of grounds maintenance is preferred, previous experience is not required for the position.

Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work extended hours during golf and holiday season as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintains clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility

Mows greens, approaches, fairways, rough, tees and other areas

Waters tees, greens and fairways; operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water

Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as necessary

Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways

Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery; cleans flower beds

Applies pesticides and fertilizer to the golf course

Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education and Experience Requirements

Less than high school education; or up to one‑month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates may be required to communicate with English‑speaking customers or co‑workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English)

Working Conditions

Frequently uses hands

Regularly stands, walks, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls

Frequently lifts, moves, and carries up to 50 pounds; to push or pull up to 100 pounds

Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, compact spaces, hot attic temperatures, and outside weather conditions

Noise level is moderate

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