Greenskeeper

SALARY RANGE: $30.62 per hour – This is a Union position. This role is responsible for general golf course maintenance work, involving but not limited to, skid-loader, trencher, backhoe, mowers, aerifiers, powered and un-powered hand tools. This role also regularly operates utility vehicles. Operates tractors, fairway, and rough mowers and aerifiers and spreaders for fertilizing fairways and roughs.

Essential Functions

• Must adhere to the company’s Service culture – 4 Keys to creating guests for life. 
• Must actively participate in team member referral program and be a Talent Ambassador for Silverado Resort.
• Must participate in all resort required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform/business attire and nametag.

• Operate all equipment that is used in daily course maintenance.
• Mow greens, trees, and aprons, and approach areas not accessible with gang mowers.
• Operate sod cutter, spray rigs and may assist in the fertilization of greens, trees, fairways, roughs and related areas.
• Mow fairways and rough areas; and operates other equipment as directed.
• Maintain gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily.
• Report equipment problems and failures to mechanic immediately.
• Install detailed irrigation and drainage systems as directed.
• Use loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials and refuse.
• Return equipment to designated location at the maintenance facility as directed by the mechanic or Assistant Superintendent properly cleaned and serviced.
• Oversee other maintenance associates while performing duties that include operation of equipment. Ensures safety the associate and proper operation of equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and be aware of other associates in work area.

• Abide by all resort policies and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar capacity is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Regularly stand, walk, and sit.
• Regularly uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks or hears.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls; tastes or smells.
• Occasionally will have to lift more than 100 pounds.
• Regularly work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) as well as in areas with moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Occasionally may work in high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
• This role requires operating a utility vehicle.