The Madison Club is seeking a qualified Golf Course Greenskeeper

The Greenskeeper performs routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance, does semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work, operates small hand-powered equipment, and occasionally performs work involving large equipment such as tractors, loaders and gang mowers. Each Greenskeeper may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of designated areas on the golf course and does related work as required.

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides, also edges cart paths, rakes, and maintains sand bunkers
• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily, maintains ball washers, replaces tee towels and flags when needed, removes debris, sands and seeds tee and drop area divots, and cleans flower beds
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis, reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately
• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility, and cleans the maintenance areas
• Under the direction of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, the groundskeeper-labor-rough crew marks the course for cart control weekly, moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs, and may mark hazard and drop areas
• Waters and fertilize tees, greens, and fairways, and under direct supervision of the Director of Agronomy or Assistant Superintendent, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas
• Helps in project work, assists in construction of new greens, tees, and fairways. Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod, and seeds tees, greens and fairways.
• Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes, excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools, repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems
• May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks, or other light equipment
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

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  Knowledge methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment
• Ability to work in a team environment and operate in a safe, professional manner at all times
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

About Discovery Land Company

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world’s top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company - http://www.discoverylandco.com

About the Project - The Madison Club

The Madison Club is the most exclusive private residential community in La Quinta, California offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. In this tradition, it is a place of effortless grace and charm. The ambiance is one of quiet sophistication, intimacy and understated luxury. Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California’s classic old-line country clubs - https://madisonclubca.com/