Groundskeeper (Weekends)

GROUNDSKEEPER

Supervisor: Golf & Grounds Superintendent

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, Hourly, Saturdays & Sundays

Location: Malvern, PA

Chester Valley Golf Club is a family-oriented, private country club serving an engaged membership and staff community that create life-long memories and friendships in golf, recreation, and social activities.

At Chester Valley Golf Club, a spirit of fun and camaraderie permeates everything we do, from the outdoor recreation to the many social events we host throughout the year. Surrounded by our exquisite Clubhouse and the beauty of our landscape, our employees help members and guests feel at ease mingling with good friends, playing favorite games, and celebrating family bonds.

What We’re Looking For:

Chester Valley Golf Club is looking for dedicated individuals interested in maintaining the Club’s outdoor Golf Course. Golf Course Groundkeepers will operate and care for course maintenance equipment and perform related work, as needed, for general golf course maintenance. CVGC is looking for Groundskeepers who will work independently, as well as part of a team, with flexibility and eagerness to learn and to take initiative on a variety of responsibilities.

Job Tasks/Duties:

• Mows greens, tees, collars, approaches, rough and fairways.
• Aerates greens.
• Assists in daily course set -up. Moves tee markers and change cups; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags and cleans course hardware when needed.
• Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily; reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic or supervisors immediately.
• Ensures that all equipment receives visual pre-operation check list inspection as directed by the Equipment Manager.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed and returns equipment to designated location at the shop.
• Cleans machinery after each use.
• Inspects machinery after each use.
• Drives a cart and trailer to haul materials and refuse.
• Loads and unloads materials.
• Trims trees and removes cuttings.
• Collects and empties litter cans.
• Operates small engine equipment i.e. string trimmer, backpack blower, hedge trimmer
• Waters plants.
• Cut grass, weeds, and bushes.
• Rakes leaves.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Ability to safely operate carts and light motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of operation of gasoline engines.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and other equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and learn tasks associated with golf course construction/maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Must have a high level of physical fitness.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.
• Must be comfortable completing continuous repetitive motions.
• Unusual working conditions: May be scheduled nights, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime; may work indoors or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; working with wet/slippery floors, sharp objects, fumes and electrical equipment.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED (preferred).
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have an approachable disposition.

Benefits*:

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rates.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers employees family care services, legal services, and financial services.
• Employee Discount on apparel and golf supplies at the Club’s Golf Shop.
• Daily Meals are served for employees at approximately 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.
• Employees are eligible to Golf onMonday afternoons. Other days with advance approval by the General Manager.
• Positive Team Culture: Chester Valley Golf Club is dedicated to having a thriving, welcoming, positive, supportive, and hospitable environment. Our values include Teamwork, Leadership, Support, Reliability, and Respect.

** Statements are not intended to encompass all details of available employee benefits. Restrictions may apply based on position hours and tenure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester Valley Golf Club (CVGC) is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, col-or, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Accordingly, CVGC will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; make decisions according to the principle of equal opportunity by imposing only bona fide occupational qualification requirements for employment opportunities; and administer all personnel practices and programs (including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, and training) in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Malvern, PA 19355 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Malvern, PA 19355: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person