Golf Course Grounds Foreman

The Golf Course Foreman reports directly to the golf course Superintendent and Assistant golf course Superintendent. Responsibilities include equipment operation, irrigation repair and operation, crew supervision and inspecting golf course conditions.

Position Summary: The Groundskeeping Foreman reports directly to the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent. Responsibilities include equipment operation, irrigation repair and operation, crew supervision and inspecting golf course conditions.

Compensation:

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver’s license Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems Knowledge of agronomy, turf grass science and the rules of gol Must possess willingness to lear Must be driven and possess strong work ethi Must be dependabl Ability to work carefully and ensure co-workers are working in safety Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

Position Responsibilities:

Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by superviso

Reports golf course conditions to the golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent

Opens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent

Repairs and ensures proper operation of the irrigation system as needed. Waters greens, tees and fairway

Aerifies greens; Verti cuts and or mow tees and greens; spikes greens; operates sod cutter, spray rigs for greens and fertilizer spreaders; and mows rough with rotary and operates other equipment as directed

Ensures a safe work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arm

The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or control

The employee will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb

Physical Demands:

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally

Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception

Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards

Noise level is typically moderate to loud

Work extended hours during golf and holiday season

Work weekends and holidays

Benefits:

Medical Plans Prescription Plan Critical Illness Insurance Accident Injury Insurance Hospital Care Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Wellness Support Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Identity Theft Insurance Employee Assistance & Wellness Support Program 401(k) Pet Insurance Legal Services Holiday Pay

All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.