A golf course groundskeeper maintains the course's landscape by operating mowers, trimmers, and other equipment for mowing greens, fairways, and roughs; performs tasks like aeration, seeding, fertilizing, bunker raking, and irrigation system upkeep; sets up the course daily (cutting cups, moving tee markers); handles debris removal; performs minor repairs; and follows safety protocols, often under supervision of a Superintendent. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Turf Maintenance: Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; hand-watering; aeration; seeding; sodding; fertilizing; applying pesticides/herbicides (under direction).
• Course Setup: Cutting cups, moving tee markers, changing hole locations, filling divots, maintaining ball washers and water coolers.
• Bunker Maintenance: Raking, edging, and maintaining sand traps.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operating walk/ride mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and other grounds equipment.
• Equipment Care: Cleaning, fueling, and performing basic preventive maintenance (oil, filters, lubrication) on equipment.
• Landscaping: Trimming trees and shrubs, edging paths, planting flowers, removing debris, and performing general landscaping.
• Irrigation: Assisting with repair and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• General Tasks: Trash removal, leaf removal, seasonal tasks (snow removal), and assisting with facility upkeep (minor plumbing/carpentry). 

Skills & Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills for identifying issues.
• Physical stamina to lift and move heavy objects.
• Knowledge of basic horticulture/landscaping.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions. 

About Fox Run Golf Club

Fox Run Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course and 10-acre practice facility featuring a 4-hole short course, and full driving range. The par 70 layout is 6,400 yards in length and features dramatic elevation change through rolling terrain outlined by fescue native areas that enhance the heathland layout.

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