About the Role
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 licenseAbility to operate trucks and light motorized equipmentWorking knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systemsKnowledge of agronomy, turf grass science and the rules of golMust possess willingness to learMust be driven and possess strong work ethiMust be dependablAbility to work carefully and ensure co-workers are working in safetyAbility to understand and follow oral instructionsPosition Responsibilities:Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisoReports golf course conditions to the golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendentOpens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendentRepairs and ensures proper operation of the irrigation system as needed. Waters greens, tees and fairwayAerifies 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 directedEnsures a safe work environmentPerform other duties as assignedWorking Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and armThe employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controlThe employee will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climbPhysical Demands:The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionallySpecific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perceptionModerate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazardsNoise level is typically moderate to loudWork extended hours during golf and holiday seasonWork weekends and holidaysBenefits:Medical PlansPrescription PlanCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Injury InsuranceHospital Care InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness SupportHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term Disability InsuranceIdentity Theft InsuranceEmployee Assistance & Wellness Support Program401(k)Pet InsuranceLegal ServicesHoliday PayAll job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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