Greens 2nd Assistant

ACCOUNTABILITIES: The primary focus is on the upkeep and maintenance of the golf practice facilities and clubhouse area. Providing a top quality practice facility area and groomed clubhouse area are his primary concern.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Previous leadership experience in Golf Turf required

· Experience and knowledge of irrigation systems required

· Diploma\Certification in Golf Turf or equivalent preferred

· Valid Drivers License required

· Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset

· Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

· Highly responsible & reliable

· Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

· Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Self propelled greens lawn mower, rake, shovel, ride on machinery

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Long hours sometimes required.

· Very Heavy work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.

· Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

· Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

· Must have ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from various sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.

· Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.

· Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL:

· Assists in the planning and supervising of the maintenance greens, tees and fairways; schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment

· Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems

· Instructs staff in the proper washing and storage of equipment and tools upon completion of the day

· Ensures cleanliness of all shop areas on a regular basis

· Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.

· Follow all the employment policies and procedures as laid out in the hotel and golf course Employment Handbooks.

· Attend and actively participate in all department and relevant hotel Meetings

MARGINAL:

· Other duties as required.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SPECIAL SAFETY AND SECURITY AGENTS AND, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ARE TO REPORT OR CORRECT ANY SAFETY OR SECURITY DEFICIENCIES. THEY ARE TO BE CONSTANTLY ON THE ALERT FOR ANY UNSAFE OR UNSECURED AREAS, WHICH MAY THREATEN THE WELL BEING OF GUESTS OR CO-WORKERS OR THE MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF THE HOTEL PROPERTY AND REACT ACCORDINGLY.

THIS HOTEL FUNCTIONS 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST REALIZE THAT WE SCHEDULE AS BUSINESS DICTATES.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS STATED ABOVE AND ACCEPT THAT ANY OF THE TASKS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CHANGED. I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE MODIFICATIONS AND/OR CHANGES IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. I CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB AS LISTED ABOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.