Grounds Maintenance Tech - Springfield Golf Club

Position: Grounds Maintenance Tech I - Springfield Golf Club OVERVIEWThe Grounds Maintenance Tech position works on a diverse range of activities involved in the maintenance and daily preparation of the golf course. They are responsible for grounds construction, maintenance work, and other related tasks as required.KEY FUNCTIONSBecome proficient at operating machinery or small equipment as it pertains to maintaining a golf courseOperate powered equipment to mow greens, approaches, fairway, tees, and roughOperate an edger and string trimmerManages areas planted with trees, shrubs, and flowersSet up the course tee markers and change cupsMaintain ball washers, water hazards, and bunkersOperate light equipment essential to haul materials and remove debris around the courseTrims trees, prunes shrubs, and pulls weeks as neededPerform duties in a courteous and professional manner to ensure meeting guest's needsProvide superior service when interacting with guests and team membersShow initiative and seek additional assignments that will better serve guestsPerforms other duties as requiredTHE LSC WAYOur Culture is a top priority. As part of our commitment to culture, we have written a number of ‘Fundamentals’ called The LSC Way that are traits we value in our daily activities. The fundamentals that are critically important to this position are:Be PositiveBe a Lifelong LearnerPay Attention to the detailsPitch in wherever necessaryHonor commitmentsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESParticipate in and help maintain a harmonious work environmentExhibit appropriate behavior and work ethic is expected of all employeesSelf-motivated with desire to complete projects in a timely and efficient mannerAbility to work alone or in a group on a specific taskOpen to being trained and coached on various ways to complete assigned tasksFollow all safety rules and proceduresKeep all golf course equipment and tools in a clean and good working orderService and guest focused attitudeMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a highly motivated individual. Must have the ability to perform physical tasks related to the operation of small equipment and tools. High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by two years of golf course experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, push or pull. The employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, sharp objects, extreme heat and/or open flame. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical requirements 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.