Seasonal Golf Course Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Overview

 

 

Come join the Castle Family at a one of our beautiful Properties in Whitney, Texas!

 

This property is nestled on magnificent white limestone bluffs overlooking Lake Whitney. A beautiful golf resort with single family homes, club houses, boat rentals, condos, restaurants & more. This resort is a place where the staff enjoy the beautiful, ambience as much as the residents. We think you will too!

 

Castle Group has been named "Best Places to Work" numerous times. Come join a great culture and a great team!

 

This position is responsible for cleaning projects requiring training and demonstrated skill. Inspects work performed in assigned golf course(s) and submits reports to the Supervisor. Position is outdoors to maintain the golf courses on the property. 

 

The Golf Maintenance - Groundskeeper also provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working interdepartmentally, as well as, with our external customers.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• May need to use an electric or gas blower to blow off decks, walkways, or debris. PPE’s must be utilized. 

• Must pick up trash from around property that is visual as well as trash that may collect under the base of hedges and plants. 

• Assist as needed with emergency clean up after storms (including wind events). 

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and good working condition of assigned equipment. 

• Minor touch up of painting of walls, doorways, and curbs. 

• Pressure wash walkways, buildings and other property using power washing equipment.  PPE’s must be utilized. 

• Will need to properly complete and utilize a checklist to complete daily work orders assigned provided by Property Manager, Lead, or Direct Supervisor. 

• Report areas of concern including dry turf or dead plants throughout property. 

• Ensures all safety precautions and procedures are followed while performing duties in accordance with safety guidelines.  

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred. 

• OSHA Certification a plus 

• Basic knowledge and understanding of irrigation, pest control, and landscaping.  

• Knowledge and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) required  

 

Skills and Abilities 

• Operate mechanical and electrical machinery/equipment (i.e. blowers, power washer, etc.) 

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills to help create effective customer-focused relationships with all levels within the organization.  

• Able to work under tight deadlines, use time effectively based on key priorities, and understand directives given. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Strong problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality 

• Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of spoken and written. 

• Basic command of computer hardware/software is required  

• Position may require a valid Driver’s License. 

 

Physical requirements 

The physical demands 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. 

 

• Able to work under pressure, maintain composure and utilize good judgement during emergency/difficult and stressful situations. 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.   

• Ability to properly utilize gas or electric powered equipment and follow all r