Groundskeeper

Potowomut Golf Club – Job Description

Groundskeeper

Groundskeepers, under the supervision of the Superintendent or assistant superintendent, perform routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance; do semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; and occasionally perform work involving large equipment such as tractors, loaders and gang mowers. Each groundskeeper may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.

Typical functions:

The groundskeeper:

• 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.

• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands 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.

• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance 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 tees, greens and fairways.  

• May be asked to operate mowers or other light equipment.

• Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

Employment standards:

• 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 light motorized equipment.  

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Must work one weekend morning