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Albanese & Lutzke

Albanese & Lutzke hiring labor and operators for golf course contraction projects; pay rate DOE. email info@golf-designs.com for more information

COLLEGE FIELDS GOLF CLUB

 Apply online to join our grounds crew team.  Full and part time shifts available.  Golf course experience is desired, but not required.  Apply @ collegefields.net.


Country Club of Lansing

Assistant Superintendent or Second Assistant Superintendent

Beautifully located among the rolling landscape of mid-Michigan, the Country Club of Lansing is one of the premier private country clubs in the Midwest. Founded in 1908, the Country Club of Lansing is a first-class, family oriented private club that offers a full range of amenities, including a championship 18-hole golf course, driving range, tennis courts, fitness facility, swimming pool and the area\'s finest dining and social setting.

We are looking to add an energetic, dependable and career oriented individual to join our team. The Second assistant will assist in all aspects of private-golf course management.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or spray technician looking to sharpen their skills and gain valuable, real world experience. This is a full-time, year-round position with the opportunity for position advancement within our management structure.

Assist with:

Course Setup

Chemical and Fertilizer Application

Cultural practices such as aerification and topdressing

Irrigation repairs

Moisture reading and hand watering

Operation of all golf course related equipment

Personnel management

Candidate Key Attributes:

Driven work ethic

Dependable

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Asks questions

Contribute positive solutions

Attention to detail

Understand the game of golf

Benefits:

Uniforms

Attend regional industry conferences

Medical & dental insurance

401K

PTO & sick days

Alternate weekends off

Holiday bonus

Golfing privileges

Access to volunteer at in-state tournaments.

Compensation:

Very competitive, discussed during interview.

Drew Peddie | Grounds Superintendent

Country Club of Lansing
2200 Moores River Drive, Lansing, MI 48911

C: 517.420.5220

dpeddie@cclansing.orgwww.cclansing.org


Farmington Hills, MI

Laborer I - Parks (Full-Time)

OPENING DATE: January 24, 2023
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Special Service / Parks and Golf Division
EMPLOYEE GROUP: AFSCME
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular, Full-Time
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with potential for evenings, weekends and holiday overtime as required.
PAY RATE: $19.15 per hour
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: One or two years of experience in athletic field setup and maintenance, commercial turf maintenance or landscape and irrigation. Some experience working with the public preferred.
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent.
SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING: Must have a Valid Operator’s License with a CDL Type A, and medical certification and a MDARD Pesticide Applicator License 3-A, 3-B, 6 or are able to obtain one within 180 days of the hire date.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Athletic field maintenance, field setup, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, irrigation repair and maintenance, special event setup, trash removal, snow and ice removal, minor interior, and exterior building maintenance.
HOW TO APPLY: All candidates must complete a City of Farmington Hills employment application. Applications are located at www.fhgov.com or in the Human Resources Department at City Hall (31555 West Eleven Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336). Please email the completed application and supporting documents in .pdf form, to hr@fhgov.com or in person to the HR Department for consideration. Current employees should submit a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources.

The City of Farmington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We work hard to enable all employees to succeed and, to that end, we welcome diverse talent and cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We're committed to building a workforce where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN

Oakland County Michigan is currently hiring for a Groundkeeper II located in Waterford, Michigan. Under limited supervision, performs various duties involved in landscaping and maintaining County grounds and parking areas including mowing lawns, fertilizing, planting and transplanting trees, flowers, bushes and shrubs. Maintains flowers, trees and shrubs by watering, pruning, trimming, fertilizing and applying insecticides and chemicals under direction to control pests and disease. Operates power groundskeeping, landscape construction and snow removal equipment and drives heavy trucks. Maintains records of materials, time and equipment used in projects. Is responsible for performing snow removal and emergency duties on an on-call basis.

At the time of application, applicants must:

1.Be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate; OR have completed the state requirements for a G.E.D. certificate; OR be an emancipated minor; OR have passed their 18th birthday.

2. Have had at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in all aspects of Grounds keeping including turf care and assisting in the planting, pruning, fertilizing, and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs;

3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date. When assigned to FM&O, must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a group “A” designation with airbrakes.

NOTE: Employees without the required CDL at time of application must obtain it by the end of the six month probationary period, at the employee’s expense.

4. Possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certification from the Michigan Department Of Agriculture in the following categories: Turf Grass, Ornamental Plants, and Right of Way.

5. Pass the complete examination including the employment medical established for this classification.

6. Successfully complete the six months probationary period.

Applicant can go to www.oakgov.com/jobs to apply!


Pure Turf & Tree

Pure Turf & Tree handles Lawn Fertilization and Plant Health Care for residential and commercial properties mainly in Macomb and Oakland Counties. We are looking to hire technicians, and we place a high priority on enlisting team members who can deliver quality results, who possess excellent people skills, and who are oriented to meeting and exceeding goals. Visit our website or reach out to us at info@pureturfandtree.com for more information.

www.pureturfandtree.com


Stine turf & snow

Stine Turf & Snow is adding to our growing team! Located in Durand, MI and serving Central and Southern MI. we offer an hourly wage with time and a half over 40 hours. Benefits include laundered uniforms, paid time off, holiday pay, free lawn care for your home, and sales commission.

Your job descriptions as a lawn care technician would include but not be limited to the following:

Measuring, mixing, and applying fertilizers and pesticides to residential and commercial sites

Clean, maintain, andwith  operate lawn care equipment

Perform and discuss customers lawn analysis’, evaluations, and estimates

Train new pesticide applicators

Skill set required:

Must possess a Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (or have the ability to do so within 30 days of employment) and possess at a minimum of a 3A (Turfgrass) and 6 (Right-of-Way) categories. (We pay for training materials, training, and the test)

Clean driving record

Ability to lift 60 lbs consistently

Ability to obtain a DOT medical card

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

To apply, visit stinelawn.com or call or text us at 989-666-1200

http://www.stinelawn.com/


Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club

Superintendent

Location:

Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club

2409 E. Atwater Rd. Ubly, MI 48475

The position is a full-time Superintendent position starting in 2024.

Salary: $48,000 to $60,000, based on experience

Ubly Heights Golf Course is a premiere 18-hole golf and banquet facility located in

the heart of Michigan’s thumb. The award-winning course is 26 years old and has

grown to be one of the best golf courses in its price range in the entire state.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and energetic individual to join our team. The

superintendent will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the

grounds and crew.

Responsibilities:

 Oversee the daily operations of the grounds including quality of the course

and facilities and maintaining of equipment.

 Ensure all grounds crew personnel are performing their duties in a safe and

effective manner.  Assist with the training of new hires on how to perform essential functions

of the grounds crew including safety, operating procedures, and quality

standards.

 Ability to properly apply fertilizers, pesticides, seed, etc.

 Maintain all irrigation and drainage systems.

 Maintain all equipment.

 Willingness to work the hours necessary to maintain the grounds and

facility standards.

 Communicate with the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

 2- or 4-year degree in Turfgrass Management or related field is preferred.

 Valid Michigan state pesticide license or ability to obtain one in 30 days.

 Experience spraying fertilizers/pesticides, calibrating equipment, and

knowledge of turf products.

 Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Contact: Matt Lamke, President, Board of Directors

Contact Email: shelbylamke@gmail.com

Contact Phone: (989)550-4301



Turfgrass professionals, are you hiring?

The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is now offering a new, jobs board resource for the turfgrass industry on our website, michiganturfgrass.org. Industry partners will now be able to post job openings, include a logo and a link to their own website or social media listing.

Ads will run for two full months on michiganturfgrass.org (unless the position is filled) and can be renewed for as many months as needed. Listings will also be shared via MTF social media outlets. The cost will be $0.50 per word. It will be offered to MTF Members at no charge.

To list on michiganturfgrass.org: use the button link to send us an email with wording, external link and attached logo.

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Golf Turf Management

Training in the Golf Turf Management program is directed toward preparing the student for a career as a golf course superintendent. This 18 month technical training program consists of two 15-week semesters and two 10-week semesters, for a total of 54 credits. A certificate is granted at the completion of the program requirements.

Sports and Commercial Turf Management

The turfgrass industry has a multitude of interesting and exciting career opportunities. The Sports and Commercial Turf Management program is offered to students interested in specializing in a career in the sports or commercial turf management area. This integrated program emphasizes the science and art of turf management. Additional areas of skills include landscape, mechanical, and business. The core of the learning experience is the placement training received on-the-job with pay. A certificate is granted at the completion of the program requirements.

Learn more about the 2 year programs at MSU


Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 27156, Lansing, MI 48909

The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation exists to promote safe, healthy turf surfaces for all Michigan residents.

Call or E mail Us

Office: +1 517 392 5003

E Mail miturfgrass@gmail.com


Address:

PO BOX 27156

LANSING, MI 48909

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