Golf Course: Maintenance Worker

Hours:                    Day Hours   Overtime & Weekends Required

Rate:                         $11.45                       Grade 10      Step 1

Summary:

Semi-skilled position entails general labor in maintenance and upkeep of the golf course, golf course facilities, buildings and grounds as needed.  Work under general supervision and is inspected in progress and upon completion when possible to assure compliance with established policies and procedures.  Works under the general supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain golf course, buildings, grounds and parking lot
Receive orally and written assignments which may be accompanied by rough sketches or drawings
Perform routine labor as required
Operate grounds and facilities maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, backhoe, tractors, trenchers, dump trucks and other related equipment
Perform golf course set-up (choose and cut golf holes, set tee markers correctly)
Perform other job related duties as required

Job Requirements:

Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or GED.  Must have a driver’s license and good driving record to be insurable.  Must have experience in grounds and facilities maintenance.  Any combination of training and experience in grounds and facilities maintenance to include custodial work.   Good writing and oral communication skills plus the ability to understand manuals, directives, instructions and procedures.  Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.  Knowledge in maintaining plants, sod and shrubbery.  Ability to repair irrigation lines and equipment.  Must have experience in operating; mowers, tractors, back-hoe, trenchers dump truck and other related equipment.  Willing to work non-standard hours, overtime and weekends as required.  Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, climbing, stooping, and bending).