Parks Maintenance Worker - Golf

Golf Course Maintenance

Maintains grounds and physical facilities at golf course by performing the following duties.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Other duties may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Operates greens and grounds maintenance equipment: operates tractor, greens mower, airifier, hydraulic reel mowers, deck mowers, tri-plex, sand pro, golf cart, maintenance truckster, top dresser, and gang mowers. Provides manual labor: assists in the replacement, installation, and maintenance of golf course sprinkler system and control boxes; digs and cleans drainage ditches; trims tree limbs; covers and uncovers greens in cold weather; loads and unloads fertilizer; uses weed eater and push lawnmower; rakes/weeds and maintains sand traps; moves tee markers; changes pins/cups. Maintains equipment: changes oil; lubricates; steam cleans; performs other routine maintenance tasks; performs preventative maintenance on all equipment used. Cleans facilities and grounds: mops; performs janitorial tasks; picks up litter; washes equipment, windows, floors, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some high school education, but a diploma is not required; and one year of golf course experience or directly-related sports turf maintenance experience or; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Class D driver's license and good driving record are required and must be maintained throughout employment.

The work is closely controlled, either by a supervisor or by the structured nature of the work. For both one of a kind and repetitive tasks the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. The worker consults with the supervisor as needed on all matters not specifically covered in the original instructions or guidelines. The supervisor reviews most work. The work consists of tasks that are clear-cut and directly related; there is little or no choice to be made in deciding what needs to be done; actions to be taken or responses to be made are readily discernible; the work is quickly mastered. Specific, detailed guidelines covering all important aspects of the assignment are provided; authorization is needed for deviations. There is no choice in deciding what needs to be done and very little choice in how the task is to be done.