Ground Crew job description

Dallas Country Club is currently seeking qualified individuals for the Golf Course Greens & Grounds Crew positions. DCC, founded in 1896, is the most exclusive and prestigious private club in the area and we pride ourselves on hiring the best of the best

This position is an entry level, crew member position. Under the direction of the Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent, the selected candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of grass, trees, shrubs, sod, foliage and flowers. In addition, the selected candidate will assist in project work in accordance with his experience and or level of training, as well as performing other duties as directed by the respective supervisor.

Please keep in mind that this position entails working outdoors, often times in severe, inclement weather conditions.

Overtime may be available and/or required most weeks

Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 80 pounds
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• Able to perform tasks while bending, twisting, kneeling, walking
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must clear a pre-employment drug screen and background
• Must provide employment eligibility
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, every Saturday and every other Sunday

Job Duties:

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths, edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.

· Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and clean flower beds.

· Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately.

· Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.

· Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscape areas.

· Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the groundskeeper marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn, or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.

· Assists in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds trees, greens and fairways.

· Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems.

· May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment.

· Performs other duties as directed by his / her supervisor.

Erin Hills Golf Course Is Seeking Grounds Crew Employment.

Erin Hills Golf Course is seeking highly motivated team members with the willingness to learn. Securing a position with Erin Hills as a grounds crew team member allows you full access to play and practice where the Pros have. Relax and enjoy employee appreciation lunches provided on occasion throughout the season as well as discounts on golf shop gear. Flexible schedules and the ability to work outside are added benefits. Positions are filling up quickly so act now to surround yourself with a fun work environment. These positions are available March and will extend until the end of November.

Under direct supervision from the Grounds Management Team he or she will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to:
Walk mowing tees and greens
Raking Bunkers
Operating small power tools such as; blowers, edgers, and trimmers
Hand trimming around sprinklers and valves
Seeding and sodding
Filling of divots
Pulling weeds in maintained and native areas
Various shoveling and raking projects
Cleaning of equipment and maintenance areas
Operating mechanical loaders to move soil, debris, and other materials
He or she must have reliable transportation to and from work
Requires ability to safely operate trucks and motorized equipment

General Laborers will be required to:
Work extended hours, which includes weekend and holiday shifts
Work outside in all weather conditions
Work on or near heavy machinery
Stand for extended periods of time
Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis

Employment at Erin Hills entitles you to golf privileges and discounts in the Golf Shop.

Full-Time and Part-Time Seasonal staff positions available

Department: 411-Leisure Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO Class: Service Workers

SALARY- $15.00 Per Hour

Position Overview

The Seasonal Grounds Crew positions are responsible for picking up trash, emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, cleaning tables and benches, and cleaning food or drink spills before, during, and after hours of operation. This position is expected to be enthusiastic, professional, and friendly all while having a positive attitude towards guests and team members. This position will may be exposed to cold and rainy weather and is seasonal which requires working flexible hours: weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following:

• Maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude towards guest and team members at all times.
• Provide assistance to the Event Technicians and Manager as requested.
• Consistently treat all guests and team members with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to read, write and/or follow oral instructions.
• Ability to learn the use of hand and power tools incidental to assigned tasks.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and at times under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to work with cleaning and janitorial equipment.
• Lifting large trash bags from cans and transporting to a dumpster.
• Walking the event grounds and picking up trash as needed.
• Clean portable restrooms and ensure they are stocked for use.
• Maintain assigned areas in a clean manner as directed.
• Adhere to all City policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of City and Department rules, policies, and regulations
• Capable of working and contributing to a positive team environment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends

Education and Experience

The completion of a High School degree or an equivalent, such as the General Education Development (GED).

Required Licenses or Certificates

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 40 + pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.