Grounds Crew

About the role

The Lonnie Poole Golf Course is seeking reliable and energetic individuals to join our Pack as a Groundskeeper.

Essential Job Duties

• Landscaping and sodding
• Applying fertilizer and pesticides on and around the course under the direct supervision of an employee who is licensed in Ornamental & Turf Pest Control
• Cutting grass on the tee boxes, fairways, roughs, fringes and greens
• Golf course upkeep
• Sprinkler system maintenance, fencing and tree trimming
• Equipment used includes, but not limited to, walking and riding mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, push mowers and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools.

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department: Lonnie Poole Golf Course

System Information

Classification Title: Temporary-Skilled Trades
Working Title: Grounds Crew

Requirements and Preferences

• High School Diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Experience working in a golf course environment.
• Experience performing the following work duties: landscaping; sodding; applying fertilizer and pesticides on and around the course; cutting grass on the tee boxes, fairways, roughs, fringes and greens; golf course upkeep, sprinkler system maintenance, fencing, tree trimming.
• Previous experience using any of the following equipment: walking and riding mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, push mowers and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools.

Department Required Skills

• Be dependable, manage time efficiently, and work independently to complete daily activities and assignments according to work schedule.
• Use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time in outside conditions, and perform strenuous physical labor.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance frequently.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.

Recruitment

This is an hourly position, that includes a State required 32-day break at the end of 11 months. Superior work performance may provide an opportunity to renew employment and/or advance into a benefits eligible permanent position. Is Time Limited: No
Appointment Length: Wolfpack Perks And Benefits
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Disclaimer

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