MINJobs posting: Greenskeeper
Aug 8, 2024
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Greenskeeper

Organization:
District of Saanich
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
Aug 19, 2024 before 23:30
Type:
Permanent Part Time (CUPE Local 2011)
Category:
Parks & recreation
Description
The Cedar Hill Golf Course features a player-friendly 18-hole, 5,200-yard, par 67 course, with picturesque views of the Olympic Mountains. Lead by its dedicated grounds crew, we are proud to share that we are in the process of completing the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf certification — an award-winning program that helps golf courses protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf.

The Cedar Hill Golf Course is seeking a permanent part time Greenskeeper to join our talented grounds team. The successful candidate will be required to operate and maintain golf course equipment, specifically tractors, triplex and green mowers as well as assist in the maintenance of golf course areas such as shrub beds, waterways, trees, flower beds and lawn turf and rough areas. 

The schedule includes varying hours of work including early mornings, weekends and holidays, up to 14 hours per week. (hours/shifts are subject to change and vary seasonally).

Requirements

Requirements include: Grade 12 or equivalent; six months full time previous experience in golf course maintenance and/or construction as a labourer and a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the rules of golf and how they relate to course maintenance. 

Salary & Benefits

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $32.79 plus an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 quoting competition 24223 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7.  As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

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