Golf Course Maintenance FT

East Coast Golf Management, Inc. (ECGM), is hiring for full-time Golf Course Maintenance at River's Edge Golf Club in Shallotte, NC!

We offer membership of our travel club as a benefit to every employee after their first few months. This includes:

• Access to deeply discounted stays at our hotels and resorts
• Access to discounted stays at partner resorts and hotels
• Discounts on other travel-related expenses like airfare, car rental and more.

Employees of ECGM also enjoy the benefits of:

• Complimentary employee meal during your shift (certain restrictions may apply).
• 20% discount on F&B excluding alcohol, tobacco, and food specials.
• Cost +10% off all Golf Shop merchandise excluding sale items.
• Complimentary Golf
  • Booking window after 2pm the day before requested tee time
  • Must be approved by the Head Golf Professional
  • Up to three complimentary guests

Full time employees can also look forward to a more comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401(k), and more! ECGM is an EOE!

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly organized, self-motivated, a positive attitude and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Golf Course Maintenance This role will be responsible for ensuring the course is in optimal playing condition, including mowing, trimming, and edging fairways, greens, and roughs, as well as assisting with irrigation and maintaining equipment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Mowing and Trimming:

  • Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and roughs to specified heights. 
  • Trimming and edging cart paths, curbs, trees, and other areas. 

• Irrigation and Watering:

  • Assisting with the irrigation and watering of the golf course to maintain healthy grass and plant life. 

• Bunker Maintenance:

  • Raking, trimming, and maintaining bunkers. 

• General Maintenance:

  • Maintaining yardage markers, flags, cups, and other course features. 
  • Keeping sand traps in good condition. 
  • Maintaining sprinkler systems. 

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

  • Operating and maintaining various pieces of equipment, including mowers, tractors, and other machinery. 
  • Performing basic maintenance and repairs on equipment. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Applying disease inhibitors and growth enhancers to grass. 
• Dealing with golfer complaints. 
• Assisting with other tasks as directed by supervisors. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education/Credentials

• High School or Equivalent
• A two-year degree or certificate in turf management, agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science is preferred or A one-year certificate from a technical school or college in areas like equipment maintenance can be beneficial.
• Active Driver's License Required

Experience

• This position requires at least one year of experience on a golf course (Preferred).
• Experience using lawn equipment.
• Basic understanding of the game of golf.
• Must be able to drive a golf cart.

ECGM’s Core Competencies

Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Customer-Oriented: Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Knowledge & Skills

Active listening: Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Energy: Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Friendliness: Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Judgment: The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Organization: Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem-Solving: Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Reliability: The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Other Requirements

Must be able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position requires standing and walking for extended periods.

Golf Course Maintenance works in all properties owned by Rivers Edge Golf. Job duties may require daily travel between locations on the property.

During busy seasons, they are under pressure to maintenance the course quickly and efficiently. Hours may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.