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Greenskeeper

Twice, Portland, OR, United States


We're hiring a seasonal, part-time, Greenskeeper for Tri‑Mountain Golf Course! At Troon, we believe our associates are our greatest strength and competitive advantage. Whether you have a specialized trade or possess a knack for nurturing and preserving landscapes, there's an exciting opportunity for you to apply your skills at Tri‑Mountain Golf Course!

As a Greenskeeper, you will be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf course. Ideal candidates have a passion for landscaping and nurturing our grounds. The knowledge of grounds maintenance is preferred. Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work extended hours during the golf and holiday season, as needed.

Our team has made a conscious effort to ensure strong protocols are in place to keep you and our patrons safe, so you can focus on the customer experience, landscape, and equipment maintenance.

Pay:

$17.13 per hour

Responsibilities:

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

Course setup, moving and setting tee balls, picking up garbage, and changing pins

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

Operating small equipment, such as weed trimmers, blowers, edgers, and push mowers

Aerifies greens, verticuts, and or mows tees and greens

Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education and Experience:

Must possess a valid driver's license

Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment

Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, and various types of pumps and pumping systems

Knowledge of agronomy, turf grass science, and the rules of golf

Ability to work carefully and ensure co‑workers are working safely

Possess leadership qualities

Must have a willingness to learn

Must be driven and possess a strong work ethic

Must be dependable

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

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

Benefits for Qualified Associates:

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Troon
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.

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