Grounds Maintenance Worker III - Lead - Golf Course
Job in
Richland, Benton County, Washington, 99352, USA
Listing for:
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position open until filled; first review November 14, 2025
Tentative Interview Date:
December 4, 2025
NATURE OF POSITION
Train, schedule, and provide daily work direction to grounds maintenance staff assigned to the Park, Cemetery, or Golf maintenance divisions; perform skilled grounds maintenance work to improve, expand, and maintain City parks, cemetery, and golf locations. Assure the quality of plant materials to preserve aesthetic quality and usability of landscapes within the park system; plant, spray, fertilize, prune, irrigate and maintain lawns, plants, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
General direction and oversight are provided by the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City's core values:
Service - Integrity - Collaboration - Equity - Leadership - CommunityProvide exemplary customer service to all individuals; actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.Effectively lead in a team environment, contribute openly, respectfully disagree, understand the ideas of others, listen well and work for consensus.Provide extensive training and work direction to assigned grounds maintenance staff of the Park, Cemetery, and Golf maintenance divisions to accomplish urban forestry, green infrastructure, irrigation, ambassador, park, cemetery, and golf maintenance and operations according to industry standards; assign and review work completed and in progress to assure compliance with work orders and special project specifications.Perform and oversee skilled landscape, ballfield and golf design, and construction projects in a wide variety of park, cemetery, and golf locations; including but not limited to soil grading and preparation; irrigation installation; plant material installation, seed and sow grasses and flowers, and lay sod; place ground cover and rock; cut and install pavers.Perform and oversee skilled landscape, ballfield and golf maintenance duties including mowing, edging, raking, weeding, fertilizing, spraying, trimming and cutting down or transplanting trees and plants; aerate, top dress, overseed; thatch, sweep turf areas; prepare ball fields; drag fields, chalk and paint lines; playground equipment installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance.Provide training and directions to assigned temporary and seasonal employees.Perform and oversee for the safe and efficient operation of landscape construction and maintenance tools and equipment as assigned, including but not limited to excavator, backhoe, tractor, dump truck, snowplow, rototiller, aerator, sod cutter, chain saw, chipper, snow blower, casket hoist, and small hand and power tools. May operate heavy equipment requiring CDL.If assigned to cemetery, perform and oversee a variety of grave site preparation activities for burial and interment services; open and close graves; set up tents, chairs, and other items for services; provide assistance to funeral directors as necessary; perform disinterment.Perform and oversee the installation, repair, replacement, and service to irrigation systems; troubleshoot sprinklers and report malfunctioning sprinkler systems to appropriate personnel; direct and support in irrigation systems start‑up and winterization.Perform and oversee cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms and rental spaces; pick up litter and empty trash receptacles; blow hard surfaces clear of debris; haul and move picnic tables as required; inspect and address safety hazards and repair needs. Notify appropriate staff of hazards and repairs accordingly. Establish and maintain closures as necessary.Perform and oversee minor and preventive maintenance and repair work on facilities, amenities and infrastructure; assist with other maintenance work as assigned including painting and staining. Arrange for and schedule extensive preventative maintenance and repair work.Perform and oversee horticulture duties; review floral records and select new flowers according to established procedures; lay‑out new flowers; monitor growth and health and train others in proper care; maintain…
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