Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather is required.
Must be physically capable of performing manual labor tasks and lifting more than 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for the duration of the shift.
Dependability, punctuality, and reliable personal transportation are required.
Must be able to work up to six days per week during the golfing season, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
Maintain sand bunkers daily, including weeding and raking.
Assist with filling divots on fairways, tees, and other golf course surfaces.
Mow clubhouse and pool lawns and immediate bunker surrounds using walking rotary mowers.
Maintain creek banks and bunker edges using a weed whacker.
Remove debris from property areas as needed using backpack blowers and rakes.
Maintain clubhouse and pool landscaping weekly by watering and weeding as needed.
Maintain putting green surfaces daily through walk mowing and rolling.
Mow rough areas with ride-on rotary mowers.
Scout playing surfaces for localized dry spots and hand-water as necessary.
Apply products such as fertilizer to maintain turf quality.
Set up the golf course for daily play, including pin and tee marker locations, trash removal, and traffic control.
Follow safety requirements and precautions for each job, using available protective equipment such as eye and ear protection when necessary.
Desired Qualifications
Experience is preferred but not necessary.
Description
Established in 1928, the West Shore Country Club was envisioned as a place where friends could gather for social and recreational activities. Over the years, as membership grew, our original vision has remained true. Located on 164 rolling acres in the heart of South Central Pennsylvania, our club offers the finest in golf, tennis, swimming, dining and social activities for your leisure times. Our variety of banquet settings can accommodate parties from a small business meeting to a grand wedding celebration. Our beautiful clubhouse and impeccably groomed grounds add to the aura of quiet sophistication that is the West Shore Country Club.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking full time and part time seasonal groundskeepers for the 2024 season (approximately April – October). Our groundkeepers work meticulously to keep the golf course in impeccable condition year-round. The seasonal groundskeepers assist the year-round grounds staff with maintaining the course's playable conditions during the peak golf season. The seasonal groundskeepers report directly to the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. The seasonal groundskeeper position is classified as hourly, non-exempt.
Must have the ability to work up to 6 days per week during the golfing season (including weekends and holidays)
Groundskeeper duties may include:
Daily maintenance of all sand bunkers including weeding and raking.
Assisting in the divot filling of fairways, tees, and other golf course surfaces
Mowing clubhouse/pool lawns and immediate bunkers surrounds using a walking rotary mowers
Maintaining creek banks and bunker edges using a weed whacker
Removing debris from areas of the property on an as needed basis using backpack blowers and rakes.
Weekly maintenance of clubhouse/pool landscape and surrounding areas are well maintained by properly watering and weeding areas as needed.
Daily maintenance of all putting green surfaces such as walk mowing and rolling.
Mowing rough areas with ride-on rotary mowers
Scouting playing surfaces for localized dry spots and hand water as necessary
Applying products to maintain turf quality such as fertilizer
Setting up the golf course for daily play including pin and tee marker locations, trash removal and traffic control
Other duties as assigned
Adhering to all safety aspects and precautions of each individual job while utilizing any and all available protection such as eye and ear protection when necessary
Requirements
Valid Driver's License
Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
Must be physically capable of performing manual labor tasks and lifting 50lbs +
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for duration of shift
Dependability and punctuality, along with reliable personal transportation are required for this position.
West Shore Country Club offers to all employees:
Paid on the job training
Fun and enjoyable work environment
Limited Employee Golfing Privileges
Company Provided Meals Tuesday - Sunday
Employee Appreciation and Engagement Events
Employee end of season pool party and holiday party
A Winning Team for all to succeed
West Shore Country Club is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Applicants requiring special accommodation during and after the application process can contact our Human Resources department at (717) 761-4530 ext.1107.