Golf Course Maintenance Worker

The Golf Course Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the golf course. This position is part-time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered.

Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

* Mows grass on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and driving ranges using a variety of mowers, tractors and specialized equipment.

* Rakes sand traps.

* Pick up and remove litter and debris.

* Replace fluid in golf ball washers.

* Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking.

* Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers.

* Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas.

* Operate golf course vehicles which may include pickup trucks, dump trucks, sand trap rakes, and utility vehicles.

* Clean & organize maintenance shop.

* Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments.

* Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains.

* Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport.

* Perform manual labor and related work as required.

* Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance.

* Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.

* Reports unsafe conditions to the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on duty.

* Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

* Must be age 18 or over.

* Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.

* Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment.

* Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.

* Ability to learn the operation of the facility.

* Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

* Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.

* Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.

* Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

* Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record.

* Must have reliable transportation.

* Must purchase and wear standard uniform.