Golf Course Seasonal Turf Maintenance

The MDGC Experience

Do you enjoy working outside and being part of a great team? Marine Drive Golf Club is one of the top private golf clubs in western Canada. Located only 20 minutes from downtown (near Southlands and Kerrisdale), it boasts some of the best course conditions in Vancouver. We strive to make everyone’s playing experience exceptional by following our Core Values.

Our Core Values: Passion for People, Strive for Excellence, Be Vulnerable and Do Right

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining all areas of the golf course including mowing and trimming turf, maintaining bunkers and other assigned tasks
• Positive attitude towards your fellow turf-care team members and Club members
• Effective communication and cooperation with supervisors daily

Wages & Hours of Work:

• $20.00/hr starting wage + benefits
• Employees are eligible for a $2/hr bonus at the end of the season if they complete their work term in good standing (April 22 until early September)
• 25 to 30 hours per week (potentially up to 40 if needed)
• Shifts start as early as 5:00 AM or 5:30 AM
• Minimum of 1 weekend day required, which involves working a 5 to 6 hour shift

Qualifications:

• Have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Enjoy working early mornings and being done early
• Sustain prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling
• Physically able to operate power equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs is desirable, but not essential
• Possessing a drivers’ license is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of the game of golf is an asset but not required – we love teaching others the intricacies of the game

Additional Information:

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Seasonal positions April through September
• All on-site training provided
• Golf shirts, pant allowance, work gloves, footwear allowance provided
• Golf can occasionally be arranged at appropriate times through a supervisor

Benefits:

• Team & company-wide events
• Health Benefits
• On-site parking
• Limited golf privileges
• RRSP match

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to and from work (e.g. if you were to start at 5:00 AM)? There are no public transportation options to commute to work.
• This role involves physical demands (e.g. raking, walking, stooping, kneeling, manually lifting/carrying materials, etc). Do you have any questions or need accommodations to perform these physical activities?
• Would you be able to start as early as 5:00 AM?
• We require all staff to be available to work until early September, with limited days off during the busy summer months. Can you commit to these work terms or do you have some scheduling restrictions (i.e. vacation plans or other commitments)?

Work Location: In person