Landscape Technician

As the Golf Landscaper/Greenskeeper at Washington National Golf Club (under the supervision of the golf course superintendent, assistant superintendent, or foreman) you will perform routine manual labor involved in and/or related to golf course maintenance (performing semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work). You will also operate small hand powered equipment and occasionally perform work involving larger equipment/machines (tractors, fairway units, triplex mowers, walking mowers, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ability to operate equipment safely and properly including:
  • String trimmers
  • Edgers
  • Backpack blowers
• Maintain bunkers, ball washers, fuel and fluid levels of equipment required to perform job duties, and related supplies.
• Return all equipment to the designated location in the maintenance facility
• Promptly report any equipment issues.
• Assist in project work including, but not limited to:
  • Construction of greens, tees, and fairways
  • Prepare soil base
  • Lay sod
  • Seed tees, greens, and fairways
• Safely and properly operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with the guests and fellow team members.
• Initiate contact with guests within 15 feet, with a sincere welcome and the willingness to assist the guest. At the conclusion of the guest’s visit, offer a genuine thank you and invitation to return.
• Always yield to the guest.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety rules and wearing appropriate safety equipment including safety helmets, ear protection, and non-skid shoes.
• Complete required job duties in the most efficient, productive manner ensuring a well-groomed golf course.
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment including picking up trash in visible areas and eliminating clutter.
• Dressed in uniform at the start of each shift.
• Uphold a reliable and responsible work ethic with the ability to follow directions both verbal and written.
• Maintaining focus on the job at hand with a sense of ownership in quality of job performance.
• Able to work weekends and holidays, mornings, and evenings as business demands.
• Perform other duties as directed by your supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must:

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.
• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

COMPENSATION DETAILS: 

• Hourly wage range $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
• Eligible for overtime