Golf Course Groundskeeper - Summer/Fall - Full-time / Part-time

Please note, this position is located at Stratton Mountain Resort in Stratton Mountain, VT

Seasonal (Seasonal)
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type). Examples of perks and benefits include:

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Stratton and all Alterra owned resorts
• Free or discounted Alterra Mountain Company season pass for dependents - this includes spouse & children under 26 years old
• 50% off day tickets at IKON partner resorts
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf, mountain biking and fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs for self & dependents
• Retail and Food and Beverage discounts
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Discounted mountain bike &/or ski lift tickets for your friend & family guests
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, and FSAs
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
• Company paid sick time for all, and FTO/Vacation time

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

Groundskeepers are responsible for the daily maintenance of Stratton's 27 hole golf course and for providing the best possible playing conditions for our guests. This seasonal position will begin work in April and continue through October. The Golf Maintenance team has both full-time and part-time openings for this role. Weekend shifts required. Wages start at $20.00/hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the readiness of grounds for opening of the golf season
• Assist in the readiness of grounds for closing of the golf season
• Daily operation of grounds keeping equipment, including, but not limited to, walk behind mowers, ride on mowers, backpack blowers, push blowers, rakes, shovels, and 48hp tractors
• Daily pre-operation check of assigned equipment, safe use, and proper storage of equipment
• Steam cleaning and hand washing equipment
• Moving bags of fertilizer up to 50lbs
• Hand watering turf using pressures up to 120psi
• Placement and removal of greens tarps
• Cleaning of tree debris, may include cutting
• Daily raking, pushing, shoveling
• Sanitation of collection area at wash station
• Upkeep of shop, lunch area, locker room, bathroom, and equipment bays
• Fostering a positive experience with our guests through interaction
• Operation of golf carts as deemed necessary

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma preferred
• Previous experience in landscaping or similar field preferred

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate machinery used for grounds maintenance
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (rain, extreme heat, cold, etc)
• Basic understanding of golf
• Flexible hours to include early mornings and some weekend hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Outdoors Environment:

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, heat, rain, bugs, sun, lightning, etc...
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by equipment and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer