Are you passionate about maintaining world-class landscapes?
Do you enjoy working outside?
Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment?
If you answered yes to all the questions above, then you should know that Kenwood Country Club, is seeking a Full Time Grounds Keeper to join our Grounds staff!
This position is available to start immediately!
Kenwood Country Club offers its members two pristine 18-hole golf courses. Kenwood hosted the US Amateur just three years after opening, followed by the 1954 Western Open, the 1963 US Women’s Open, and the 2022 & 2023 Kroger Queen City Championship.
Work environment:
This Club offers a team environment in a robust and fully equipped grounds department.
What will be expected of you:
- Operate all basic utility vehicles.
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Efficiently and effectively rake and maintain bunkers, including rake placement.
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Safely and effectively operate backpack blowers.
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Safely and effectively operate line trimmers and head edgers.
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Safely and effectively operate green mowers, tee mowers, and collar mowers, including complete mowing procedure.
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Assist in all areas of the maintenance of the grounds including assistance with the horticulture department including basic maintenance, planting, and bed preparations.
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Safely and effectively operate rotary push mowers and fly mowers, including complete rotary procedure.
- Must participate and complete all Basic Safety Training Programs.
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Performs all fall leaf removal and winter snow removal.
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Assist in reconstruction projects including grading and preparing soil, seeding, sodding, etc.
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Participates in golf course projects including renovations, aerifications, drainage, tree removal, and construction.
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Perform daily cleaning tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized and safe.
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Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician
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Wear uniform properly.
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Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards.
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Follow guidelines in the golf course maintenance operations manual for each specific task.
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Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Agronomy & Grounds, Head Equipment Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent.
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Perform any other tasks requested by the management, the Club, or the Owner.
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:
- Good organizational skills and good verbal communication skills
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The ability to follow oral and written directions and work in cooperation with fellow employees.
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Safety consciousness and problem-solving skills
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Ability to visually inspect golf course conditioning and club house grounds.
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Ability to perform heavy physical work; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds constantly. Perform such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
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Dedication to personal improvement and course advancement
Qualifications:
- Flexibility in scheduling is a must. Including weekends and some holidays.
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Experience 1+ years preferred but not required.
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Must pass background check.
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Must have reliable transportation.
Working Conditions:
- Works primarily outdoors on golf course and clubhouse grounds.
- May experience the following:
- Carbon monoxide fumes from various equipment
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Various insects, compounds, and plants (example – poison ivy)
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Electrical outlets and wiring
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Grease and oil on equipment and shop floor
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Hot hydraulic fluids
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Potentially damaging noise levels
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Dirt, dust, and grass clippings
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Flying golf balls
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Load/transport 50-pound fertilizer and seed bags
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Move benches short distances that may weigh 25-50 pounds
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Potential exposure to pesticides, herbicides, dangerous chemicals and solvents and fertilizers if proper safety procedures are not followed
Benefits:
- For Full-Time Employees: PTO Accrual & Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k Savings.
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Complimentary employee meals.
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Supportive team environment with team member appreciation events.
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Employee discounts on golf, tennis, and fitness apparel.
Pay: Based on experience $16.00 an hour.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent education preferred. Ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery. Successful completion of the Equipment Operator I training program within 6 months of employment.
Experience: 1 – 2 Years (Preferred)
