Greensperson

Position:        Greensperson                        

Department:  Golf Maintenance   

Date Updated: 1-30-06

Primary Responsibilities: (guest interaction, ordering responsibilities, clean up duties, clerical responsibilities, etc.)

·        Mowing greens, fairways, tees, roughs, and collars

·        Changing cups and markers

·        Trim mowing, and detail trimming

·        Watering, fertilizing, grooming, and topdressing

·        Raking bunkers

·        Rolling greens

·        Marking courses for tournament play

·        Each Greensman is expected to put safety first and follow all departmental specific safety precautions as well as Greenbrier’s Safety Policies

·        Greensman are to meet all performance standards set forth by The Greenbrier’s Golf Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures

Secondary Responsibilities:

·        All employees should be aware of and take part in any training provided by the hotel including orientation, re-orientation, CPR certification, and or departmental training sessions

·        Greensman are to use appropriate and professional language when addressing all guests and coworkers

·        Greensman will follow “work preparedness” criteria each and every day

Normal Working Hours: (Shift, days)

·        6:00 am – 2:30 pm Monday thru Friday, Seniority Rotation on Weekends

In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria

in addition to the Ten Essential Attributes for All Employees.

Past Work Experience Requirements: (Type of work, number of years required, equivalent experience, etc.)

·        Been employed for 1 year on a golf course or turf related area preferred      

·         

Educational Requirements: (Degree/Certification, highest required/preferred, field of study)

·        High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

·         

Communication Skills Requirements: (Verbal: phone, in-person, group; Written: memos, documents)

·        Be of high character

·        Able to get along well with others

·        Perform the job with enthusiasm and high energy

·        Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

Technical Requirements:  

·         Operate the greensmower in a safe and satisfactory manner

·        Must have a valid driver’s license

Technical Skills   NOT APPLICABLE

Skill Level

(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

Typing       WPM

Data Entry

Other

Physical Requirements:

Location of Work

Yes

Yes

x

Indoors

Heated

x

x

Outdoors

Temperature Fluctuations

x

Below Ground

Personal Protective Equipment Required

         x

Elevated Areas

Work Postures

Continuous

up to 8 hrs. per 8 hr. shift

Frequent

up to 5.5 hrs. per 8 hr. shift

Infrequent

up to 3 hrs. per 8 hr. shift

Rarely

up to .5 hr per 8 hr. shift

Standing

                x

Sitting

                 x

Walking

                  x

Climbing

                   x

Bending/   Stooping

                   x

Overhead Reaching

                   x

Arm/Hand Movement

                   x

Hand/Eye Coordination

                 x

Other  (Define)

Lifting Requirements

10 lbs.or less

11-20 lbs.

21-30 lbs.

31-40 lbs.

Over 41 lbs.

10 lbs.or less

11-20 lbs.

21-30 lbs.

31-40 lbs.

Over 41 lbs.

10 lbs.or less

11-20 lbs.

21-30 lbs.

31-40 lbs.

Over 41 lbs.

10 lbs.or less

11-20 lbs.

21-30 lbs.

31-40 lbs.

Over 41 lbs.

Horizontal Lift

  x

Overhead Lift

 x