Foreman

Ready to take the next step in your turf Golf Course career.

Join our team.

Must know Golf Course routine maintenance, equipment operation, golf course setup, irrigation repair, and chemical application knowledge.

You will assist in managing the maintenance of all aspects of the golf course including the surrounding grounds. Also assist with the management of the turf employees which may include hiring, training, safety, employee supervision and scheduling. Reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

Immediate opening:

Located close to the Brandon, Ruskin, St Petersburg, Parrish, Wimauma and Bradenton areas

Full Time – Hourly Position / some overtime

Some Weekends & Holidays required

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborating with Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent on the daily condition of the golf course.
• Work within turf staff policy both internally and at the management level.
• Practice and enforce all aspects of Golf Course Maintenance and Health & Safety Policy Manuals.
• Help train staff on machinery, including safety procedures.
• Maintain buildings, equipment, and property in a professional manner.
• Be able to diagnose, repair and maintain the irrigation system.
• Be able to calibrate, apply and record fertilizer and pesticides.
• Be able to set up the golf course for play.
• Daily water management of Greens, Tees, and Fairway.
• Basic equipment repair knowledge.
• Effective communication with staff, members, and other management.
• Eye for detail.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a minimum of 2 years formal education, degree, or diploma in turf grass management or in process of obtaining a designation or at least two years’ experience working at a golf course.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of employment.
• Approach responsibilities in an organized and energetic manner.
• Possesses good organizational skills.
• Must possess logical and scientific thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to carry out and communicate to others detailed, written or verbal instructions, as well as to retrieve information from technical courses.
• Ability to visually inspect golf course conditions and report findings.
• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Follows health and safety rules according to policy.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Physical Factors:

• Ability to perform heavy physical labor. May be required to work in an environment that includes such activities as bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. May need to lift up to 80 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Most of the time may be outdoors exposed to such elements as heat, rain, wind, cold.

Job Benefits

• Health Benefits after 60 days of employment; Health, Vision and Dental
• Paid vacation, holiday pay and sick pay
• Golfing privileges

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.