Temporary Groundsworker– Golf (Seasonal)

Essential Job Functions

• General cleaning of golf courses, including litter pick-up and emptying of garbage cans
• Custodial care of golf buildings and restrooms
• Operation of various power equipment including mowers, blowers and line-trimmers
• Provide customer service for golf customers
• Abate vandalism and hazard
• Other routine maintenance assignments.

Working Conditions

• Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, squatting, reaching, crawling, twisting and climbing
• Lifting and carrying tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds
• Outdoor work, in inclement weather
• Work in, with and around chemicals, solvents, grease, oil, pesticides, water, wastewater and/or hazardous substances
• Work in dry, dusty, smoky or humid atmospheric conditions
• Work in cold, wet or damp environments
• Work with and in moving vehicles
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Use and maintain basic hand and small power tools
• Push, pull, lift and drag items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Walk, stand, sit, kneel, crawl, bend and climb repetitively or over a long period of time
• Reach above shoulder height and use both hands
• Work in a noisy environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Age: 18 years old
• Available to work between the hours of 4 a.m.- 7 p.m., Weekends shifts are possible
• A high school diploma or tested equivalent
• Some experience in construction and/or maintenance laborer experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic safety practices and procedures
• Performing unskilled and some semi-skilled construction work
• Operating hand and power tools, equipment and light trucks
• Basic maintenance and repairing of tools
• Understand and follow verbal instructions and procedures
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Prioritize multiple tasks
• Work independently
• Work outdoors in any weather conditions
• Work in, with and around chemicals, solvents, grease, oil, pesticides, water, wastewater and/or hazardous substances
• Work in dry, dusty, smoky or humid atmospheric conditions
• Work in a cold, wet or damp environment
• Work with and in moving vehicles
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Use and maintain basic hand and small power tools
• Push, pull, lift and drag items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Walk, stand, sit, kneel, crawl, bend and climb repetitively or over a long period of time
• Reach above shoulder height and use both hands
• Work in a noisy environment

Additional Information

• Application process: Online through the City's employment page at https://sunnyvale.ca.gov, and click on 'City jobs'
• Information about proof of education: Must submit proof of education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts)
• Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire: Detailed information on how to answer supplemental questions
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Sunnyvale is committed to providing equal employment opportunities
• Contact information: Rodney Wilson, Golf Operations Manager at rodneywilson@sunnyvale.ca.gov or (408) 730-7592, Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at (408) 730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov