Position Overview:
The Groundskeeper will be responsible for performing routine labor involved in golf course maintenance and Morton Golf properties maintenance. The groundskeeper’s responsibilities include doing semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operating small hand-powered equipment; and occasionally performing work involving large equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Set tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintain ball washers; replace tee towels and flags when needed; remove debris; sand and seed tee and drop area divots; and clean flower beds.
- May be asked to operate mowers and string trimmers for trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks, and hillsides; edge cart paths; maintain sand bunkers.
- Maintain fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment, report equipment problems or failure to the equipment mechanic immediately.
- Return all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and clean the maintenance areas.
- Water and fertilize tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, spray chemicals on landscaped areas.
- Help in project work; assist in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways.
- Install forms and lay walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems.
- Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Experience:
o Must have some landscaping or golf course maintenance experience.
Education:
o High School Graduate recommended but not required.
Specialized knowledge:
o Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
o Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
- Flexibility to work outside exposed to weather conditions.
- Flexibility to work M – F + weekends as needed.
- High level of professionalism and dedication.
- Team player who has a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills at all company levels.
- Adept at problem-solving, organizing, multitasking, and prioritizing.
- Motivated for continuous learning and self-improvement
Abilities:
o Proactive in initiating actions and generating solutions.
o Efficient under pressure and capable of juggling multiple tasks.
o Flexible in task management and able to work well with diverse personalities.
o Creative in developing innovative solutions and confident in decision-making.
o Adheres to established standards and practices.
Character traits:
o Has strong Interpersonal Traits and is able to specify expectations, give feedback, convince, involve others, listen, and shares enthusiasm
o Must be a role model and promote the Morton Golf Core Values at all times
Morton Golf Core Values
1. Honesty
2. Trust
3. Integrity
4. Respect
5. Caring & Positive Attitude
6. Commitment to Excellence & Personal Growth
7. Make Work Fun
8. Safety
Morton Golf LLC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Morton Golf guarantees every applicant for employment and every employee the right of equal treatment without regard to pregnancy, race, color, creed, sex / gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
Employee Perks
Complimentary 1 bucket per day (any size) at Driving Range
20% off Food & Beverage
35% off Apparel, Accessories, Wine & Gift Items
20% off Golf Clubs, Range Finders, Shoes, Drinkware & other merchandise
Discounted Green Fees, Lessons & Fittings
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Landscaping: 1 year (Required)
- Groundskeepers & Greenskeepers: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
