Careers with Pikewood National | Greer Industries

Pikewood National Golf Club, located southeast of Morgantown, WV, has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as #2 among “The Five Hardest Golf Courses in the U.S.” and by Golf Digest as #18 among “America’s 20 Hardest Golf Courses”, #79 among “The World Top 200 Greatest Courses” in 2018, # 33 among “America’s Greatest 100 Golf Courses” in 2021, and “Best New Private Course” in 2009. In 2011 Link magazine listed Pikewood National #7 on its “Top 10 One-Hit Wonders”.

The course takes full advantage of the picturesque West Virginia Mountains boasting breath-taking vistas on nearly every hole. Pikewood National is a private 18 hole golf course which is highly exclusive to members who enjoy golf at its purest state. This is a great opportunity to work with a crew that is highly motivated to become successful in this industry. The grass varieties at Pikewood National are: Greens (A1/A4 bentgrass), Approaches, Tees, Fairways (L93), Rough (Kentucky bluegrass and fescue mix), and Native areas (fescue)

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who could fill our Full Time Seasonal Role.

  • Lift at least 50lbs
  • Daily walking could range from 3 miles to 15 miles with frequent bending and kneeling.
  • Safely operate specialty handheld and riding equipment while following oral and written directions and training.
  • Work outside in various conditions: heat, cold, wind, and rain.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment on the course, in the grounds shop, and all related areas.
  • Ability to work effectively in a TEAM-oriented work environment.
  • Have a high attention to detail.

Daily Tasks Would Include, but not Limited To:

  • Maintain all areas of the golf course: specialty turf, sand bunkers, trees, flowers and shrubs
  • Possible spraying/fertilizing tasks after experience is gained
  • Performing in-house construction projects such as removing and laying sod, seeding, shaping and grading soil for drainage, and tree/shrub planting.
  • Pulling weeds
  • Using various hand tools such as rakes, shovels, tamps, brooms, and various other tools pertaining to golf course maintenance.
  • Using small power equipment such as string trimmers, push-mowers, hover mowers, edgers, and blowers, etc.
  • Operating utility carts, including some with manual transmissions.
  • Hand watering of turf and ornamental areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $12.50 per hour

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Morgantown, WV 26508: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

Experience:

  • Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location