We-Ko-Pa Golf - Groundskeeper

JOB TITLE:            Groundskeeper

DEPARTMENT:        We-Ko-Pa Golf Club – Maintenance Department

REPORTS TO:    Assistant Course Superintendent

POSITION STATUS:    Full Time

Position Description:

Under the general direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and his Assistants, performs maintenance work necessary for the groundskeeping of the golf courses.  Work involves initiation, direction, and performance of tasks relating to golf course maintenance; performs related work as required.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.    Provide exceptional guest service to both external and internal guests by maintaining and exhibiting the We-Ko-Pa Way Service Standards: Smile and Greet, name and Meet, Thank You, and Goodbye.

2.    Ability to perform all job tasks related to the Groundskeeper I Job Description at a proficient level.

3.    Operate all tractors, implements, and mowing equipment.

4.    Knowledge related to the operation of fertilizer and seed spreaders.

5.    Basic knowledge and understanding of irrigation practices related to Turfgrass Management.

Additional Duties and Qualifications:

1.    Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and specifications.

2.    Knowledge of golf course maintenance techniques and proper course conditions.

3.    Must be able to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and departments.

4.    Present a professional image in accordance with FME/FMYN dress/uniform policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:    

None.

Work Conditions:

Stand                    2/3 or more

Walk                    2/3 or more

Sit                    1/3 to 2/3 or more

Talk or Hear                2/3 or more

Use Hands                2/3 or more

Climb or balance            up to 1/3

Stoop or kneel                up to 2/3

Reach with hands            up to 1/3

Lift up to 10 lbs.            2/3 or more

Lift up to 25 lbs.            1/3 or more

Lift up to 50 lbs.            up to 2/3

Color vision                Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Amount of Time:

The job requires the ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat stoop, reach, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds.  Exposure to extreme noise, outdoors, confining workspace, electrical hazards, vibration, dust, and mechanical hazards.