Golf Course Turf Technician

Title: Turf Technician (Level 1 – 4) Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal (April – November) Location: Inverness, Nova Scotia, B0E 1N0 Position Overview – Level 1This is an entry role into turf maintenance of the golf course. Candidates will have no or little experience maintaining a golf course, or the necessary use of tools, machinery or tasks required. The role will have significant supervision, and the candidate will receive tuition, training, and continual coaching. There would be considerable growth opportunities in learning and development in this role and allow candidates to progress into a Level two role in season. This role would support experienced Turf Technicians. Position Overview – Level 2This is a basic role in turf maintenance and management of the golf course. Candidates will have some experience (nominally one year) maintaining a golf course, the use of essential tools, machinery and tasks required. Task standards should be easily understood but may still require frequent checking and feedback. The role will have some supervision, and the candidate will receive tuition, training, and continual coaching. There would be considerable growth opportunities in learning and development in this role and allow candidates to progress into a Level three role in season. This role would support experienced Turf Technicians. Position Overview – Level 3This is an experienced role in turf maintenance and management of the golf course. Candidates will have experience in most tasks required to maintain a golf course, covering the use of hand tools and machinery. Task standards should be easily understood and will require little to no supervision and feedback. The role will have some supervision, and the candidate will receive tuition, training, and continual coaching. There would be considerable growth opportunities in learning and development in this role. Position Overview – Level 4This is a seasoned experienced role in turf maintenance and management of the golf course. Candidates will have considerable experience in all tasks required to maintain a golf course, covering the use of hand tools and machinery. Task standards should be familiar and performed to a high standard and be an example to other team members. This role will require the candidate to lead small teams on projects as and when necessary. The role will have no supervision, but the candidate will still receive tuition, training, and continual coaching. There would be considerable growth opportunities in learning and development in this role. Core AccountabilitiesAbility to follow oral and written directions in a timely and efficient mannerEnsure a continuous safe, clean, and productive work environment alwaysLearn golf terminology and the importance of each playable area such as green, tees fairwayUse appropriate PPE equipment where instructed for self and othersComplete pre-shift staging of equipment and resources daily, as directedIdentify unsafe areas and activities and report hazards immediatelyOperate gasoline, diesel, and electric utility maintenance equipment in a safe mannerContinuous debris and garbage collection throughout the golf resortImplement world-class presentation of daily course set up and golf course conditions are achieved prior to the first tee time each dayReport any adverse golf course conditions and all disciplinary issues to the SuperintendentPhysical DemandsBased on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our guests, you must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two years.As a seasonal resort business, the schedule may involve day, evening, night, and weekend work.Long hours moving around, walking, sitting, standing, and crouching while performing other duties is to be expected.Work outdoors and operate vehicles and equipment for several hours in varying environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects.Ability to work with and around motorized equipment movement hazards, and misdirected golf balls.Ability to work with and around pesticides, fertilizers, and registered products and safely follow product labels.Our AdvantagesAccess to learning and training opportunities to build your career$10 green feesComplimentary Family Golf RoundComplimentary Daily Hot LunchFriends and Family Rates for Golf and LodgingDiscounts in our Retail Shops & RestaurantsAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgramSubsidized Team Housing, based on availability