On a seasonal basis turf grooming using verticutters, vacuums, sweepers, and aerifiers will be required.

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1 GROUND S WORKER EMPLOYMENT RULES & DUTIES SAFETY COMES FIRST! All workers scan in at the beginning and end of each shift. Any absences from the workplace during the shift must also scan out and in. At the end of your shift return to the workshop allowing only enough time for your equipment cleanup and maintenance ~ the time prior to the end of shift is not for socializing. Exempting people needing extra time to perform their cleaning duties. Everyone must leave their work area and\or equipment in a neat, cleaned and ready for next use condition. This includes fueling your equipment before parking it for the day. Do not put away equipment that needs service or is not working properly let mechanic know immediately!!! At lunch, leave your work area allowing only enough time to return to the shop for the predetermined lunch break. Smoking on any equipment is not permitted. Most daily jobs will relate to course maintenance chores such as: Mowing of greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas Raking and maintenance of traps Setting of cups, moving tee blocks, general course housekeeping such as garbage collection, refilling of divot mix boxes, and servicing ball washers. Line trimming, leaf blowers, and other small lawn mowers and landscape tools. For most workers, their duties will not vary from these much, but others may be involved in: Flowerbed maintenance Tree work Course renovations Irrigation systems repairs and maintenance Applying fertilizers or other turf amendments On a seasonal basis turf grooming using verticutters, vacuums, sweepers, and aerifiers will be required. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT Grounds workers shall not operate the grounds maintenance equipment without prior permission of the Superintendent or Equipment Manager. The Superintendent or other supervisors must be informed if prescription drug use might interfere with the safe operation of equipment. Alternate jobs may be temporarily assigned. Alcohol or recreational drug use will result in immediate termination. Circle checks must be performed on all motorized equipment Machines are started and then moved out of storage area at ½ throttle only When entering the building, reduce engine and travel speed to ½

2 Appropriate training for each piece of equipment must be undertaken before use and signed off on the training list. Several pieces of equipment have training videos available to help with orientation. Some equipment requires special certification before use. You may not operate the following without special training: the forklift the chainsaws or pole pruner the workman sprayer or backpack sprayer for the application of pesticides SAFTEY GLASSES Safety glasses are labelled and located to the right of the punch clock. Each employee may also keep a pair in their locker. Safety glasses must be worn anytime you are using equipment that can cause debris to become airborne, example: Weed Whipper, Blower, Cart path Edger. EAR PROTECTION Ear Protection is located in TWO spots, ear buds are located to the right of the punch clock and ear muffs are located out into the cold storage to the right (by the rain suits). Ear Protection must be worn when using ANY equipment that has an engine. SPILL KITS There are 3 spill kits located at the maintenance building. They are all in a clear container with a blue lid, labeled SPILL KIT. 1. In the shop to the left of the bay doors facing out towards the wash pad 2. Beside the chemical building by the wash pad on the right side 3. Beside the chemical building in cold storage on the right side If you notice a suspicious spill, gas, diesel, oil, etc cover with absorbent from spill kit immediately and then notify a manager. WASHING MACHINERY ALL machinery must be washed prior to being put away, this includes weed whippers, push mowers, shovels, rakes etc. Grass clippings can get stuck within the reels and must be dislodged. For equipment with cutting decks facing to the ground there is a special attachment at the wash pad to reach underneath the cutting decks. For reels on any triplexes used for cutting greens, tees, fairways etc with reels facing outward you must wash with the hose and then rotate the reel backwards to dislodge any grass clippings, repeat this process until you do not view any more grass clippings when you rotate the reel. There are long poles at the wash pad you will be taught in person how to properly execute this procedure. GAS AND DIESEL REQUIRMENTS All fuel usage must be recorded immediately after filling up. The record binder is located to the right of the punch clock. There are 3 fuel tanks, Gas, Diesel and Mixed Gas, be sure to double check your equipment before filling up. For mixed gas, it must be emptied back into 2

3 the mixed gas tank at the end of the day and the gas can returned to the table to the left of the rain jackets in cold storage. WORK HOURS Summer Hours Monday to Friday: Start time varying from 5:00 am-6:30 am to approximately 1:00-2:30 pm. These hours will be based on completion of the task for the day. Fridays will be heavy on cutting and if all is complete and no projects are going on it is possible some or all workers will leave around lunch. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: Start time varying from 5:00 am-6:30 am to completion of team goal for the day (i.e. greens cut, course set up completed, holes changed, ALL traps raked). As a team goal Saturday s can be shorter if your team puts in a strong effort, or longer if your team does not work as hard. Shoulder Season Monday to Friday, hours vary according to season but are usually 6:30 am-7:30 am to 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Weekend hours will flux as required In heat of season when we have a larger amount of workers it may be implemented to create 3 teams so workers can work every third weekend. On occasion, work projects may have to be completed in one day, requiring additional hours of work. Scheduling will generally require workers to work every other weekend only or every third weekend. Long weekends will be assigned so each team works a long weekend and Labour Day long weekend is shared. Changes in these working hours may vary slightly depending on the course maintenance demands. All workers will now be required to work on a weekend crew. With the days on weekends being shorter there will be NO CHANGES without the Superintendents consent. In the event of rain all workers are expected to report for work. There are few occasions where rain washes our day out. We are no longer obligated to pay a minimum of 2 hours. University and High School students will be required to stay until Labour Day weekend and required to work ONE day during the Labour Day weekend. Changes in finishing dates will be reviewed on an individual basis. Sudden changes could influence future employment. WORK BREAKS Break will be assigned on an individual basis. Those with job assignments that have them returning to the shop can now take 1 break at the shop. Those who are on equipment that is constantly moving will take their breaks at their own leisure. Lunch will be taken back at the maintenance shop at 11:00 pm. Lunch break will be a 30 minute unpaid break. If you wish to skip all breaks and lunches you will be able to complete your shift a half hour earlier. This will need to be a signed agreement. 3

4 STAFF MENU Staff Special One Staff special per day Must be on duty Worker meals are not a take home item Tuesday, March 27, 2018 To order fill out a staff order form and include $4.00. Orders to be completed before 9 am. Lunches will be picked up daily and can be found in the shop fridge. $4.00 Choice of garden salad or sandwich (roast beef, turkey, tuna, egg, or ham & cheese) with a side salad (daily side special as per kitchen) No Charge Items: (must have own cup/mug or charged) Coffee/tea, hot chocolate, fountain pop, tap water WORKER GOLF PRIVILEGES Full time workers : 3+ shifts a week Unlimited play based on availability Part time workers : Available at least 2 shifts a week One game per week with guest (game to be played week of work) A nominal fee of $2.50 plus tax will apply for all staff, management and family rounds. The monies collected will be donated to our selected charity. Staff member must be playing with guests. Staff may invite one additional guest per round for $2.50 plus tax Each additional guest is $15.00 plus tax (up to 2 extra guests) Carts are available for $5.00 per person Standard rental clubs may be used free of charge based on availability. Staff of more than 5 year service may use power carts at NO CHARGE. Access to the golf course and range is at the discretion of The Director of Golf. Staff must call for the pro shop to book their time, no walk-ons. Workers are not to book on line. Staff will be bumped without notice in favour of customers. Play will not be allowed in prime time. Dress code and etiquette rules apply. DRESS CODE Helmets and safety shoes must be worn on the golf course at all times. Workers are expected to report for work dressed in a clean, neat fashion. Workers shirts and khakis or shorts must be worn at all times. No jogging/sweat pants or jeans are permitted. Workers will be provided with any protective equipment required except safety shoes. Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in the employee being sent home, first incident will be a verbal warning the second a written warning. Uniform: 4

5 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Steel toed work boots or shoes Approved uniform: Payment for the uniform package you select will be deducted from your pay cheque. Khaki or work pants Please note that it is best if you require extra uniform pieces that you order with other worker members due to shipping, logo, and setup fees. WORK ETHICS Grounds personnel are expected to carry out their tasks in a safe and efficient manner. An honest day s work is expected of everyone. Conversations with golfers are to be cordial and friendly. Any misconduct by a golfer witnessed by staff is to be reported to a supervisor and then subsequently to the Pro Shop. DO NOT ENGAGE IN A CONFLICT WITH A GOLFER. PUNCTUALITY Employees must be reliable and on time. Staff is scheduled so that they are arriving 15 minutes prior to the time they are to be physically out on the golf course, this is so that everyone can be oriented to the day s activities (you are paid for this, it is not a request). If you want to make coffee, chat with another employee, put on your work gear you are required to come in earlier and do this on your own time. Set your alarm clock to correspond with Pheasant Run s punch clock. Late starters on the grounds maintenance will be paid from the time they punch in and will be given two warnings before dismissal. If you are going to be late call the shop to let a supervisor know. Leasha at NO SHOWS without a serious verified reason will be immediately dismissed. RESTRICTIONS Grounds staff must not use the clubhouse facilities for meals, drinks or washroom while on duty. TELEPHONES Phones located in the workshop are not to be used by staff for personal calls, without permission. Cell phones, mp3 players, ipods, etc. must remain out of service during work hours. The three warning system will be applied prior to dismissal. INJURIES All injuries on the golf course must be reported to a supervisor or equipment manager immediately. Take Injuries file with you. A Functional Abilities Form must be filled out by the Health Care Practitioner. All visits to the Doctor regarding a work related accident must have a form completed by the doctor and it must be returned to the manager after your visit to the doctor. At which point appropriate work duties will be arranged if possible. A WSIB form 7 and accident report must be completed immediately by manager and sent into Brenda. WASHROOM, OFFICE, LUNCH AREA CLEANUP Workers alternate to keep areas clean Mon-Fri Cleaning duties will be assigned each day, you will continue with that same cleaning duty if it is not completely to standard. Cleaning supplies are in storage cabinet in bathroom 5

6 Gloves available to use with toilet bowl cleaner Look up MSD sheets on cleaners prior to using List of cleaning duties is posted for consistency SWEEPING Sweeping heavy concentration of dirt, worker should wear dust mask. Sweep small areas at a time and remove. Make sure large doors are open at both ends to assist in moving dust out. FOR LICENCED PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & TECHNICIANS ONLY CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING Upon opening the door, look for apparent product leaks and if found, close door and notify supervisor for cleanup procedures. After door is open, wait 30 seconds-1 minute for fresh air to enter, and then enter, remove product, and lock door. No un-trained personnel are to handle chemicals CHEMICALS SPRAYED ON COURSE PPE must be worn according to MSDS All mixing done outside Operator must wash after spray operation Use proper procedures on cleanliness, personal hygiene and proper laundry cleaning Maintain PPE in good order or replace Change filters as needed Be conscious of any symptoms of poisoning Warn any person of spills to put on proper equipment before entering exposed area. Notify Equipment Manager or Superintendent of any spills 6