Golf Course Maintenance - Lora Bay at Great Gulf Group

Thornbury, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Golf Course Maintenance, Mowing, Bunker Maintenance, Drainage Management, Debris Removal, Turf Preparation, Teamwork, Communication, Health and Safety Awareness, Use of Hand Tools, Equipment Operation

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

Are you the outdoors type and whether rain or shine like to be outside and active? Lora Bay Golf Club is seeking a strong, energetic, reliable and dedicated individuals to join our Golf Course Maintenance department. Nestled between the shores of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment, Lora Bay, provides the perfect setting for golf. The lush green fairways, with tee decks ranging from 5,100 to 7,100 yards, are expertly designed to incorporate the natural terrain, providing spectacular views while challenging players of all levels. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LORA BAY • Great people, beautiful location, safe and fun work environment! • paid training! • free golf! • staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms and golf • staff parties, $$ rewards and recognition program • $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business* • Contract completion bonus* *Some conditions apply. Please inquire for details. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Golf course set up for daily play • General mowing with specialist handheld equipment • Maintenance of all bunkers; raking, edging, minor construction and maintenance of other hazards such as water features. • Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals • Attending to drainage problems • Removing early morning dew and debris from all playing surfaces • Repairing divots and edging irrigation heads • Preparing ground for and establishing turf • Assist with any projects that are done on course, sodding, drainage, tree work • Assist with any cultural practices that are necessary • Maintaining golf course furniture • Communicating effectively and keeping management informed • Understanding roles and responsibilities • Opportunity to learn other pieces of equipment during the summer months • Use of hand tools; lawn mowers, rakes, shovels EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • No educational requirements: diploma or degree from a recognized turf grass management program is beneficial • Previous golf or landscaping experience an asset but not essential • Knowledge of maintenance equipment and asset but not essential • High regard for Health and Safety for self and others PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS • Valid driver’s license, minimum of “G1” level • Detail oriented • Available to work early morning hours, weekends and holidays • Able to work in a team environment • Work in changing weather conditions • Noisy equipment • Potential temperature fluctuations • Dust and outdoor atmospheric elements • Working with and near heavy equipment • Lifting (up to 100 pounds), • Twisting, bending, walking and movement on and within the surrounding areas of golf courses, moving up and down, carrying heavy items to different locations • Frequent working around dust and outdoor elements, wearing PPE if required, working outside in inclement weather on a daily basis • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for lengthy periods • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions • Required at times to work long hours, during the golf season, which will include weekends and statutory holidays. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour (Compensation is commensurate with experience) Contract length: 5-7 months Vacancy Status: New Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified candidates, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not currently use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include setting up the golf course for daily play, general mowing, and maintaining bunkers and other hazards. The role also involves repairing wear and tear, managing drainage issues, and assisting with various projects on the course.