Groundskeeper

About the role

This position involves regular scheduled tasks and projects for the maintenance and upkeep of the City golf course. Duties include mowing, planting, raking, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigating turf areas, trees, shrubs, and other plant materials.

Responsibilities

• Mows, plants, rakes, prunes, fertilizes or irrigates turf areas, trees, shrubs and other plant materials on the course and clubhouse areas according to direction.
• Follows manufacturer's label instructions for application of fertilizers, weed killers and other chemicals for turf and course maintenance.
• Operates all standard golf course equipment (riding mowers, tractors, push mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, etc..).
• Modifies the course for daily play including moving tee markers, ropes, greens cups, etc. to vary the course setup.
• Conducts general janitorial and custodial duties as assigned at the golf facility.
• Performs maintenance and repair of golf course and clubhouse irrigation systems.
• Regularly attends to general janitorial and custodial duties as assigned at the golf facility.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Individuals working with chemical applications will need to have reading, writing, and simple math skills.
• Must have physical coordination to operate equipment.
• The work week for this position is six days.
• Occasionally, there may be instances of longer hours for special projects.

Qualifications

• Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check and have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, and functional assessment screening (Level 2).

Skills

• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Able to work in a team environment, contribute as a team member and treat co-workers and customers with respect.

Benefits

Regular Full-Time employees are scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week and are eligible for the City's benefit package, subject to the conditions and limitations of each program. Regular Part-Time employees are scheduled to work at least 30-36 hours per week and are eligible for some City sponsored benefits subject to conditions and limitations of each program. The City of Grapevine offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life insurance.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The work week for this position is six days. Occasionally, there may be instances of longer hours for special projects.

Working Conditions

Routine and frequent exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, and other extreme hazards not listed above. Safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, hard hats, safety vests, steel-toe boots, back support belts, and seat belts are provided and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job entails moderate physical labor, which requires strength and agility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, shovel, and carry 30 to 80 pounds and exert up to 40 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.

Required Questions

• 01 Can you work as early as 5:30 am? Yes No
• 02 Are you available to work on weekends? Yes No
• 03 Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No
• 04 Do you have any experience working on a golf course? Yes No