Golf Maintenance Worker I

Job Summary

- Studies golf course presentation daily to ensure that bunkers are raked, tee markers are set, cups are properly cut etc. - Operates maintenance equipment to maintain golf course landscaping, equipment includes walking/riding mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerifiers, and various hand tools and implements. - Applies fertilizers and chemicals within application guidelines and in adherence with safety protocols, and documents accordingly. - Topdresses course areas as directed by course superintendent. - Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, perennial beds, flower beds, and native plants. - Assists in the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the irrigation system. - Assists with landscape construction to include soil preparation, fine grading, sod/seed installation, shrubs, perennial and flower bed installation. - Responsible for repair and maintenance of restrooms, shelters, fences, and concrete work. - Responsible for snow removal in walkways, parking areas, and other areas as assigned. - Responsible for trash collection and removal on course, cart paths, drainage systems, and open space. - Uses handheld radio respectfully and professionally. - Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- This position does not formally supervise staff, but is expected to serve as a team lead and provides general guidance, oversight, and training to seasonal staff.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED. - Minimum experience as required by position includes skilled landscape maintenance such as mowing, edging, sprinkler installation/repair, plant and flower installation, etc.; landscape, construction, and equipment operation required as defined for each level of position. - Must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. - Golf Maintenance Worker I: Entry level position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Languages, Mathematical Skills and Reasoning

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. - Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. - Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, & decimals. - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. - Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

- Basic knowledge of golf course maintenance techniques and procedures including planting, irrigation, disease control, maintenance, construction, and repair work. - Proficient use of general grounds maintenance tools and equipment. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. - Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Demands

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to dig; rake; hammer; saw; drill; shovel; push; pull; stand; walk; use hands to hold, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. - The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, dry, wet and/or humid conditions. - Working conditions is primarily outside in golf course and native foothills setting. May require working and/or driving during inclement weather. - Use of protective equipment as required.

Employer Paid Benefits

- Term Life Insurance - Short Term Disability - Long Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program - Cost Sharing Benefits Include: - Medical Coverage - Dental Coverage - 401(a) Retirement Plan - Flexible Spending Account - Dependent Care Account - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Vision Coverage - Tuition Program - Supplemental Life Insurance

Leave Options

- 128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period) - 96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period) - 12 Paid Company Holidays