Position Title: Greenkeeper
Department: Golf Course Maintenance
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent / Golf Course Superintendent / Director of Agronomy
The Greenkeeper is responsible for maintaining the golf course to the highest standards expected by the membership of Chevy Chase Club. This position performs a variety of golf course maintenance tasks to ensure exceptional playing conditions while operating equipment safely, following all club policies, and contributing to a positive team environment.
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Hourly Pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
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Overtime opportunities available during the growing season and special events.
Chevy Chase Club offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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Complimentary employee lunches during scheduled shifts.
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Club-provided uniforms.
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Annual holiday bonus.
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Paid vacation time.
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Paid sick leave.
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Floating holidays.
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Opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement.
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Mow greens, tees, fairways, approaches, roughs, and practice facilities.
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Change golf course cups and tee markers as directed.
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Rake and maintain bunkers to club standards.
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Trim around trees, bunkers, sprinkler heads, and landscape features.
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Operate walk-behind and riding mowers, utility vehicles, string trimmers, blowers, and other maintenance equipment.
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Assist with irrigation repairs and hand watering when required.
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Apply fertilizer, topdressing, seed, and other turf products under supervision.
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Assist with aeration, verticutting, overseeding, and other cultural practices.
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Remove debris, leaves, and storm damage from the golf course.
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Monitor course conditions and report turf, irrigation, drainage, or equipment issues to supervisors.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Perform other golf course maintenance duties as assigned.
Chevy Chase Club is committed to providing championship-level golf course conditions while fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning. Greenkeepers have opportunities to develop valuable turfgrass management skills, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and advance their careers within one of the country's premier private clubs.
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Previous golf course maintenance, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience preferred but not required.
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Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, and standing for extended periods.
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Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Valid driver's license preferred.
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Early morning start times, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
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Overtime may be required during the growing season, tournaments, aeration, or special events.
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Basic knowledge of turfgrass maintenance practices.
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Ability to safely operate golf course maintenance equipment.
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Strong communication skills.
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Commitment to quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
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Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
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Walk several miles each day over uneven terrain.
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Frequently bend, kneel, squat, and climb.
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Work in hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions
