What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Experienced Golf Course Groundskeeper position at West Shore Country Club?
Description
Established in 1928, the West Shore Country Club was envisioned as a place where friends could gather for social and recreational activities. Over the years, as membership grew, our original vision has remained true. Located on 164 rolling acres in the heart of South Central Pennsylvania, our club offers the finest in golf, tennis, swimming, dining and social activities for your leisure times. Our variety of banquet settings can accommodate parties from a small business meeting to a grand wedding celebration. Our beautiful clubhouse and impeccably groomed grounds add to the aura of quiet sophistication that is the West Shore Country Club.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Groundskeeper to join our team. Our Groundkeepers work meticulously to keep the golf course in impeccable condition year-round. The Groundskeeper reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
Starting Wage: up to $23.00/hr. based on experience and references
Full-Time: 40 hours/ Weekly; OT after 40 hours
Typical shift start time is 5:30am
Must have the ability to work up to 6 days per week during the golfing season (including weekends and holidays)
Groundskeeper duties may include:
- Daily maintenance of all sand bunkers including weeding and raking.
- Assisting in the divot filling of fairways, tees, and other golf course surfaces
- Mowing clubhouse/pool lawns and immediate bunkers surrounds using a walking rotary mowers
- Maintaining creek banks and bunker edges using a weed whacker
- Removing debris from areas of the property on an as needed basis using backpack blowers and rakes.
- Weekly maintenance of clubhouse/pool landscape and surrounding areas are well maintained by properly watering and weeding areas as needed.
- Daily maintenance of all putting green surfaces such as walk mowing and rolling.
- Mowing rough areas with ride-on rotary mowers
- Scouting playing surfaces for localized dry spots and hand water as necessary
- Applying products to maintain turf quality such as fertilizer
- Setting up the golf course for daily play including pin and tee marker locations, trash removal and traffic control
- Adhering to all safety aspects and precautions of each individual job while utilizing any and all available protection such as eye and ear protection when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
West Shore Country Club is committed to keeping our employees and their families happy and healthy. We provide a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees that includes:
- Comprehensive medical coverage with generous employer premium assistance for Employee Only coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
West Shore Country Club offers the following benefits to all employees:
- Paid on the job training
- Fun and enjoyable work environment
- Limited Employee Golfing Privileges
- Company Provided Meals
- Employee Appreciation and Engagement Events
- Employee Referral Program
- A Winning Team for all to succeed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Driver's License
- Basic knowledge of the game of golf and golf etiquette
- Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Must be physically capable of performing manual labor tasks and lifting 50lbs
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for duration of shift
- Dependability and punctuality, along with reliable personal transportation are required for this position
West Shore Country Club is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Applicants requiring special accommodation during and after the application process can contact our Human Resources department at (717) 761-4530 ext.1107.
Salary : $23
