Seasonal-Golf Course Maintenance

Position Summary

The primary function of an employee in this position is to perform general maintenance, repair, cleaning and service work on City golf course grounds and buildings, including equipment, machinery, and irrigation systems.  Additional duties will include staffing the pro shop as well as golf cart cleaning, preventive maintenance and repair.  The position is seasonal and work is performed under the direct supervision of the of the Golf Course Foreman and the indirect supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director.  Work hours will vary, and include early weekday mornings, weekends and holidays.  The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions, as well as mechanical hazards involving the use of motorized vehicles, power tools and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform general grounds maintenance, using specialized equipment;

Performs general landscape and cleanup tasks, including mowing, trimming, weeding and aerating, as well as trash and debris removal;

Perform basic maintenance and repair work on golf course facilities, motorized and non-motorized equipment, as may be required;

Perform scheduled maintenance and repair of automated irrigation systems;

Provide facility and equipment security;

Staff pro-shop, as required, and clean, perform basic maintenance and repair of golf carts;

Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City, and other applicable, policies, procedures, and safety practices;

Perform other related duties as required.

Specialized Knowledge

Knowledge of golf and golf equipment;

Experience working with a variety of power and hand tools, golf/utility carts, tractors, riding and walk mowers;

Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance skills, including mowing and planting;

Experience in operating, adjusting and monitoring automated sprinkler control systems;

Demonstrated ability to maintain written maintenance records, logs, and other required documentation;

Ability and desire to work early weekday mornings, weekends and holidays;

ID Driver’s License with no restrictions

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalency. This requirement will be waived for students still enrolled in High School;

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work;

Accurately follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to engage in positive interactions with co-workers and the public;

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, manual dexterity and personal mobility and stamina, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to:

discern verbal instructions, communicate with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings;

comprehend written work instructions and work orders, technical and operational documents

operate and adjust a variety of power and hand tools, including specialized equipment;

frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and work in an outdoor environment in all environmental conditions;

Sufficient visual acuity required by this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.