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Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.
The Omni Homestead’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Homestead may be your perfect match.
No Job Description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide technical & operational direction for the Golf Course maintenance of the Old Course AND Cascades at The Omni Homestead. The following is a summary of the major responsibilities of the position.
Purpose: Responsible for all the duties involving the maintenance of the Golf Course grounds; oversees the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required
Essential Functions:
- Plan and coordinate the maintenance of Golf Courses; to include greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, annuals, trees, flowers, irrigation, and drainage systems.
- Schedules work and supervises associates and the use of the equipment.
- Assume full responsibility of the Golf Maintenance associates and coordinate associate safety and discipline.
- Create operating plans, create daily work schedules, and assign work by priorities.
- Maintain up-to-date inventories of equipment, chemicals, and maintenance supplies.
- Respond to guest and member concerns.
- Have a thorough understanding of Omni's emergency actions plan and carry out as needed.
- Have a thorough understanding of Omni's job scenarios.
- Must be familiar with Omni's Systems and Services procedures.
- Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowers, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, carts, blowers, string trimmers and other equipment.
- Supervises pesticide applications; operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; oversees storage and inventory of pesticides; maintains required pesticide record keeping; and supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and irrigation and drainage systems.
- Develops and maintain a working relationship with the Director of Golf and Membership Director in reference to course playability, tournament and aerification schedules, as well as play volume and play restrictions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy is required or a related field from an accredited College or University.
- Five years of related experience and/or training.
- Must have a working knowledge of the maintenance of Golf Course tees, fairways, greens and bunkers; seeding and maintenance practices for Golf Course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
- Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of equipment.
- Ability to train and develop talent.
- Strong Financial Acumen to manage P/L and Budget
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Maintain effective employee, member, and guest relations.
- Experience with northern grasses to include bent grass, Kentucky bluegrass, fescue preferred.
- Experience overseeing major tournament preparation with USGA, PGA, NCAA or other major organizations preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Requires current STATE pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
- Valid CDL upon hire or within 6 months of hire.
- Virginia licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator or ability to gain reciprocity within 3 months.
- Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of equipment.
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Spanish speaking and writing skills a plus.
Tools and Equipment:
- Mowers, trimmers, Edgers, Excavation Equipment, Sprayers, Blowers, snow removal equipment and other equipment as needs arise.
Working Environment:
- Indoor work for maintaining equipment, planning, and scheduling.
- Outdoor work in all types of weather
Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
