Grounds Maintenance Worker - Golf Course
Job in
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, 99362, USA
Listing for:
City of Walla Walla
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Groundskeeper
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I - GOLF COURSE
Position open until filled; first review January 12, 2026
Tentative Interview Date:
January 29, 2026
NATURE OF POSITION
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance work to improve, expand, and maintain City parks, cemetery, and golf locations; plant, spray, fertilize, prune, irrigate and maintain lawns, plants, trees, shrubs and landscaped areas; clean and perform minor maintenance of equipment, buildings and other park features; and assist with other grounds maintenance projects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is provided by the Park Maintenance Supervisor; general direction and oversight are provided by the Grounds Maintenance Worker III – Lead.
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 - Community
Provide exemplary customer service to all individuals; actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.Perform skilled landscape, ballfield and golf course design and construction duties 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 skilled landscape, ballfield and golf course maintenance duties including mowing, edging, raking, weeding, fertilizing, spraying, trimming and cutting down or transplanting trees and plants; aerate, top dress, overseed; thatch and sweep turf; prepare ball fields; drag fields, chalk and paint lines; coordinate and assist with playground equipment installation, repair, and maintenance. Employees with playground safety inspector’s certification will conduct inspections.Train and provide directions to assigned temporary and seasonal employees.Provide for the safe and efficient operation of landscape construction and maintenance tools and equipment as assigned, including but not limited to excavator, backhoe, tractor, snowplow, rototiller, aerator, sod cutter, chain saw, chipper, snow blower, casket hoist, small hand and power tools.If assigned to cemetery, perform 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.Assist in the installation, repair, replacement, and service of irrigation systems; inspect functionality of sprinklers and report malfunctioning sprinkler systems to appropriate personnel. Effectively operate various irrigation controllers. Assist in irrigation systems start-up and winterization as directed.Maintain flower beds and vegetation; pull weeds and assure proper irrigation.Clean and sanitize public 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 notify appropriate personnel of general safety hazards and repair needs.Perform minor and preventive maintenance and repair work on facilities, amenities and infrastructure; assist with other maintenance work as assigned including painting and staining.Perform horticulture duties; review floral records and select new flowers according to established procedures; lay-out new flower plantings; monitor growth and health.Apply chemicals assuring proper health and safety precautions. Maintain detailed and accurate records of all chemical and pesticide applications according to, and in compliance with Washington State and Federal regulations.Apply fertilizers and provide for proper applications; perform other assigned turf management duties.Maintain routine records of work performed, including labor, equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs.Perform seasonal grounds maintenance activities, including ice and snow removal and other projects.Install and maintain holiday decorations in various locations.Provide assistance to the general public and event organizers; support sponsored events on City grounds including the…
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