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Greenskeeper

City of Calgary

Published On: 2024-11-15

Summary

Employment Type: Year Round
Compensation Type: Salary
Ideal Start Date: 2025-01-07

Apply To

Jeff Babich
403-804-6431
jeff.babich@calgary.ca

We have seven municipal golf courses at five locations throughout the city. We have golf courses for beginners and experienced players. The amenities at our golf courses vary by location. They can include driving ranges, golf club rentals, pull and power carts, and licensed snack bars.

Description of Role

As a Greenskeeper, you will perform a variety of duties related to golf course operations. Primary duties included below.

Responsibilities and Duties

•Evaluate golf course conditions and maintenance needs.
•Perform turf maintenance such as mowing greens, fertilizing, irrigating, performing integrated pest management programs, evaluating plant growth and health, maintenance and repairs of irrigation systems.
•Assist in the implementation and planning of programs for golf course turf, pesticide application, horticulture, grounds maintenance, and staff and customer safety programs.
•Support the Golf Course Superintendents and Assistants in their day to day operation of golf courses.

Desired Experience

•Must be at least 18 years of age.
•A completed 2-year diploma in Turf Management with at least 1 year of related experience is required.
•Must possess an Alberta Pesticide Applicators License.
•You possess or have the ability to obtain a Standard First Aid Certificate.
•A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits or a Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending is required.
•Strong communication, planning and organizational skills; understanding of golf course operating practices; ability to deal effectively with a variety of customers.

Compensation and Perks

Come and work for the City, where our golf courses are improving every day.

You will enjoy the best work/life balance in the industry, a generous hourly wage of $34.57-$38.29/hr, Union support, benefits, and a pension.

You will work 38 hours a week, and get paid double rate for overtime.

Variety is available as well, across our 7 courses.

Additional Details

Thank you for your interest in this position. If you are at all interested, please feel free to reach out to Jeff Babich directly.