Job Description

Grounds and Maintenance Staff

The Lorette Golf Course is looking to add to our Grounds and Maintenance Team for the 2025 Golf Season.

We are currently looking to fill four positions.

2 x Full-Time Staff 40 Hours per week

Due to several key projects, we want to achieve this year. Our Grounds and Maintenance team is now hiring and looking for hard-working individuals for full-time and part-time summer positions. Roles start in early April, and hours are available until the end of October as we are a seasonal business.

Why choose Lorette Golf Course?

•We offer a strong training and orientation program which gives employees the confidence to be a success in their roles and build life skills for the future

• Our Superintendent has over 30 years of experience in the golf industry and can be an excellent mentor for individuals who are looking to get into the industry or are interested in a career in landscape and horticulture

• A friendly work atmosphere, a team environment with a high customer focus and a staff culture to exceed customer expectations

• A new maintenance building is being built this season to improve the working environment

• The opportunity to learn new skills and handle machinery in a safe environment

• Many of our staff come back each year for seasonal roles. It's a great summer job, especially if you enjoy the outdoors.

• A Staff reward program and team get-togethers to build our team atmosphere

About Us

Lorette Golf Course is a 9-Hole Golf Facility and Clubhouse Restaurant located just 15 minutes southeast of Winnipeg (a 10-minute drive from the Royal Canadian Winnipeg Mint)

We serve a strong customer base of Members, Public Players, League Participants, and several Tournaments/Banquets throughout the golf season.

Our grounds and maintenance team is committed to continually improving course conditions and exceeding member expectations by providing the highest standards and the best golfing experience daily.

As part of the role, staff will participate in all routine golf course maintenance operations, including but not limited to; operating light and heavy-duty golf mowers/carts, bunker maintenance equipment, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment associated with turf-care operations.

Working Hours

Our Grounds and Maintenance team's working hours are from 530 a.m. until 130 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some rotational weekend work required. Starting times can vary across the golf season due to daylight restrictions. Full-time staff typically work an 8-hour shift.

Qualifications: The successful candidates will be self-motivated, dedicated, reliable, and organized, plus have the following:

• Previous experience in the golf industry or relevant field is an asset
• Has experience in handling machinery as an asset.
• An understanding of the game of golf is an asset
• Strong Attention to detail
• A positive can-do attitude
• The ability to work efficiently with others as well as by yourself.
• Must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid driving license.
• Must be able to work some weekends. Roughly once a month on a staff rotation basis. Maximum is a 5-day working week.
• Must be able to work early mornings.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.

Compensation

Hourly Wage - Starting at $16.80 per hour with increases based on performance. Grounds and Maintenance staff also receive employee discounts in our Restaurant and Pro Shop, plus free golf.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-15
Expected start date: 2025-04-01