Golf Course Foreman (Maintenance)

East Coast Golf Management, Inc. (ECG), is now hiring a full-time Golf Course Foreman at our International Golf Club located in Murrells Inlet, SC!

As a company, we pride ourselves in building our employees' skills in the workplace and promoting from within. When we see talent, we recognize it and we build it. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company our employees are invested in the company, meaning that when you succeed, you're working towards both the company's future and your own.

We offer membership to our travel club as a benefit to every employee after their first few months. This includes:

• Access to deeply discounted stays at our hotels and resorts
• Access to discounted stays at partner resorts and hotels
• Discounts on other travel-related expenses like airfare, car rental and more.

Employees of ECG also enjoy the benefits of:

• Complimentary employee meal during your shift (certain restrictions may apply).
• 20% discount on F&B excluding alcohol, tobacco, and food specials.
• Cost +10% off all Golf Shop merchandise excluding sale items.
• Complimentary Golf
  • Booking window after 2pm the day before requested tee time
  • Must be approved by the Head Golf Professional
  • Up to three complimentary guests

Full time employees can also look forward to a more comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401(k), and more!

POSITION SUMMARY
The golf course foreman works under the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities include delegating work assignments, overseeing job performance and inspecting course conditions.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Golf Course Foreman:
 

• Oversees the completion of work assignments by crew members and assists with field decisions regarding     job procedures, work standards and machinery use.
• Enforces safe working conditions with all job assignments and is responsible for instructing staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
• Supervises special projects and labor crews.
• Understand and perform all aspects of golf course maintenance.
• Inspection of golf course and maintenance areas daily for vandalism and environmental/safety issues.
• Conduct daily security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Apply fertilizer/pesticides as needed.
• Assist in completing daily project schedules for maintenance staff.
• Help determine immediate and future needs of the golf course.
• Train staff on the safe operation of maintenance equipment.
• Assist with the agronomic planning and implementation.
• Set up and utilize computer and radio-controlled irrigation system.
• Fulfill Assistant Superintendent duties and responsibilities in absence.
• Precision mow greens, tees, aprons, fairways, around trees and other turf areas.
• Operate equipment, power tools, and hand tools in maintaining golf course.
• Verti-cut, aerate and top-dress tees, greens, fairways and other turf areas.
• Lay sod as required.
• Fertilize and spray tees, greens, fairways, and other turf areas with pesticides.
• Water golf course grounds per prescribed methods.
• Change cups and maintain flags and poles.
• Operate and maintain poser equipment used on the golf courses.
• Operate power equipment used on golf courses.
• Drive light and heavy vehicles.
• Maintain irrigation systems on golf courses.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in golf course maintenance.
• Ability to work as a team member to accomplish daily-required duties and aide the new or less experienced worker.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Manages the building maintenance program and improvement projects.
• Reports golf course conditions and all disciplinary problems to the golf course superintendent or assistant golf course superintendent.

Opens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendent.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
   
  Education/Credentials 
   
• A degree in horticulture, grounds or landscaping or a diploma combined with operational experience.
• A minimum of two to three years of golf course maintenance experience.
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work independently and collectively as a team.
• Must be able to exert physical strength.
• Must be able to lift heavy supplies/equipment.
• Ability to work in various climates and temperatures.
• Ability to work as a team member and follow directions.
• Normal vision and hearing.

 
Experience
Previous experience at a resort/club is preferred.
 
 
LHR's Core Competencies
Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
 
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
 
Customer oriented: Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
 
Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
 
Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
 
Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
 
Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
 
Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
 
Safety awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
 
Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments. Knowledge & Skills 
 
Active listening: Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Energy: Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Friendliness: Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Judgment: The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Organization: Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem Solving: Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Reliability: The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
 
Other Requirements
·         Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds construction, landscaped area maintenance work and building maintenance and improvement.
·         Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
·         Knowledge of agronomy, turfgrass science and the rules of golf.
·         Ability to follow oral and written directions.
·         Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
·         Proven leadership capabilities.
·         Possession of a valid driver's license.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F

Walk

F

Sit

O

Handling / Fingering

F

Reach Outward

F

Reach Above Shoulder

F

Climb

O

Crawl

O

Squat or Kneel

O

Bend

F

10 lbs. or less

F

11-20 lbs.

C

21-50 lbs.

C

51-100 lbs

F

Over 100 lbs

O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O

13-25 lbs

O

26-40 lbs

O

41-100 lbs

O

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT The Golf Course Foreman works outside and indoors throughout the day, coordinating with employees, staff, and vendors.