Groundskeeper

Job Title: Groundskeeper Job Status: Regular Full-time Team/Department: Golf Course Maintenance Job Classification: Non-exempt Manager’s Title: Golf Superintendent Job Level: Entry Level Salary Range: $20-23 per Hour Date of Revision: March 22, 2023 SUMMARY Prepares and maintains golf course greens, fairways, and other golf course surfaces as required, ensuring compliance with all golfing regulations and standards. Sets course tee and cup placements, installs and repairs irrigation systems, and operates and maintains greens keeping equipment. MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This role has no managerial responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sets golf courses to include cutting cups, setting tees, repairing greens, raking bunkers, and mowing greens and fairways.Maintains golf course, including bunkers, greens, driving range, and tee boxes; mows bunker faces; prunes trees; performs pest control.Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems.Assists in special construction projects as required.Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMNTS Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability401k Retirement Savings Plan with matchPaid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid Meal BreaksFree Meals on FridayEMPLOYMENT PRACTICES At the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of or traits historically associated with race; color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot and repair manual and/or computerized irrigation systems.Knowledge of USGA regulations regarding course settings.Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications.Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.Knowledge of golf course maintenance activities to include placement of tees and pins, irrigation techniques, and turf care. Education and Experience High school diploma or GEDAt least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.Ability to speak and understand basic EnglishValid California driver’s license.