Golf Course Groundskeeper, Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course

Location: Seebe, Alberta, Canada

Department: Turf & Grounds

Reports To: Course Superintendent

Classification: Full-Time

Salary: $20 - $22 per hour (+ potential staff accommodation OR fuel allowance)

Reason for Vacancy: Adding staff for busy season

Job Posting

Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course requires an outgoing individual to join their turf team. The individual will be responsible for general course maintenance while enjoying working in a beautiful natural environment. Working outdoors with a great team will be both enjoyable and satisfying.

Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course is part of the GolfNorth Properties family of courses offering competitive wage packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Summary:
Turf Technicians are the primary caretakers of the golf course and perform a wide variety of tasks. These tasks range from the operation of light equipment to manual maintenance and construction tasks. Equipment operation includes everything from running light utility vehicles, to mowing tees, greens, rough and fairways. Manual tasks include digging, edging, weed control, raking, and general clean up.

Responsibilities:
• Manual labour may include raking sand traps, digging, raking, weeding and changing pins.
• Equipment operation including mowing tees greens, fairways and rough
• Work proficiently under the direction of supervisors, and complete assigned tasks within given time limits.
• Work safely and properly care for machinery and tools. At the conclusion of the work period, clean up tools and equipment.

Qualifications:
• Individuals must be physically fit, able to handle manual labor and lifting, as well as able to perform a variety of tasks with a positive attitude.
• Groundskeepers should be willing to work in all types of weather and environmental conditions.
• All Groundskeepers should have a valid driver’s license (the ability to drive a standard transmission is an asset but not a requirement.)
• Attendance for the start of shifts will involve early mornings.
• Occasionally Groundskeepers do not work due to heavy rainfall or inclement weather, but generally this is not the case. Groundskeepers should be prepared to work in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat).

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Joe Witherspoon. Please write “Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course - Course Groundskeeper” in the subject line.