Golf Course Groundskeeper

Job Details

Golf Course Groundskeeper
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time time limited position: Golf Course Groundskeeper in Golf Course Maintenance.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121915. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and some experience with grounds keeping or landscaping is required. Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of golf course or landscaping with usage of operating golf course equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees and around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart path, rake and maintain sand bunkers.
• Set tee markers and cups on greens daily: Maintain ball washers, replace tee towels and flags when needed; remove debris, sand and seed tee and drop area divots and clean flower beds.
• Clean machinery after each use. Clean maintenance area as required; water and fertilize course as required and under supervision of a certified applicator, spray chemicals on landscaped areas.
• Assist in project work including construction of new greens, tees and fairways, etc. and install forms and lay walks and paths, excavate and backfill ditches and trenches, repair and replace pipe on irrigation system.
• Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician; mark the course for cart control and replace worn or lost ropes and signs, hazard and drop areas.

Time Limited position with benefits. (NS01456P/TL5858) Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Normal work days and hours vary. 37.5 hours per week. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.