Lead Hand - Heavy Landscape Background

Roska DBO
CA - Alberta - Grande Prairie
November 19, 2024

Position:

Lead Hand - Heavy Landscape Background

Your Role:

As the lead hand, you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and playability of a golf course. Your expertise in landscaping and turf management will ensure our greens, fairways, and landscaped areas are in top-notch condition. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to an unparalleled golfing experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Landscape Maintenance:
- Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing all golf course soft and hard landscaping, from majestic trees to vibrant flower beds.
- Implement creative landscaping plans, designs and solutions that elevate the aesthetic appeal of our course.
- Perform professional pruning, trimming, and planting to keep our landscapes flourishing.
Turf Management:
- Assist in the meticulous care of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and other turf areas, ensuring they remain healthy and lush.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and treatments with precision to promote optimal turf health.
- Monitor turf conditions and implement aeration, topdressing, and overseeding practices to perfection.
Irrigation Systems:
- Assist in managing our advanced irrigation systems, ensuring every inch of our course receives the ideal amount of water.
- Troubleshoot and repair irrigation issues swiftly, maintaining optimal watering schedules.
Supervision and Training:
- Lead and inspire our maintenance staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Provide comprehensive training on safe equipment use, chemical applications, and best maintenance practices.
Equipment Maintenance:
- Oversee the upkeep and repair of all landscaping and turf maintenance equipment, ensuring peak performance.
- Maintain a rigorous schedule for cleaning, servicing, and storing equipment.
Course Setup:
- Assist in the daily setup of the course, including setting tee markers, changing hole locations, and maintaining bunkers.
- Ensure the course is impeccably prepared for daily play and special events.
Record Keeping:
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, chemical applications, and equipment servicing.
- Assist in preparing insightful reports for the Golf Course Superintendent.
Environmental Compliance:
- Uphold and promote environmentally friendly practices, ensuring all maintenance activities adhere to regulations.
- Champion sustainability and conservation efforts throughout the course.
Customer Service:
- Engage with golfers and guests in a friendly and professional manner, enhancing their experience.
- Address and resolve any maintenance-related concerns promptly and effectively.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree or certification in turf management, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: 3-5 years landscaping with leadership and team management abilities.
Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of turfgrass management, plant health, and landscape maintenance.
- Proficiency with maintenance equipment and irrigation systems.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as bending, kneeling, and operating machinery.

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