Marshes Golf Club Groundskeeper

As Ottawa's leading public golf club, experience a final design collaboration between Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Sr. Our remarkable course combines the superior layout with the singular natural beauty of the Ottawa area.  The result is a space that holds the distinction of being home to PGA events, as well as a qualified wildlife sanctuary. It's this inspired mingling of the stunning sprawl of the natural world with our meticulously manicured course that’s made The Marshes more than a premier Ottawa golf destination. We’re also an unforgettable venue for weddings, an invigorating place for conferences and the perfect spot to share a delicious meal with friends and family.

Department: Turf Maintenance 

Reports to: Turf Maintenance Management Team

Job Summary: 

We are looking for Groundskeepers to join our turf maintenance department. You will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of our golf course grounds, performing such tasks as mowing, edging. If you have a passion for golf, the outdoors, and early mornings and are looking for a rewarding job, then this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits:

• Early morning shifts
• Only work one weekend a month
• Full time hours available
• Discounts on Golf, Restaurant and Hotel stays for you, your family and friends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance operations, such as raking bunkers, filling divots, and other related tasks.
• Provide assistance to other departments in the maintenance and upkeep of the golf course grounds.
• Ensure the golf course is always well maintained and presentable.
• Perform daily maintenance of greens using various turf equipment and tools
• Equipment includes, walk behind mowers, ride on mowers and utility carts
• Tools include, trimmers, rakes, power washers, backpack blowers
• Assist with aerating
• Assist as directed on construction projects that involve sodding and seeding
• Clean machines daily after use
• Clean the shop and lunchroom areas if needed
• Adhere to safety regulations and protocols.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be available for early morning shift (5:30am)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

The Marshes Golf Club is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. The Marshes Golf Club welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities, to support the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11 for the Employment Standards set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodations and/or a copy of these documents in an alternate format for reasons related to a disability, please contact our Casting Department (Human Resources) at 613-271-3592. To review our AODA IASR Employment Policy please contact the Casting department.