Greenskeeper I

Greenskeeper IThe Greenskeeper I provides daily and seasonal maintenance for The Loop & Chaska Town Golf Courses, including its structures, grounds, and entrance roads.ResponsibilitiesProvides mowing and trimming of City's golf course property, including proper maintenance of bunkers and other course hazard areas.Identifies course turf conditions and disease and responds accordingly, including the calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides.Assists in the maintenance and repair of course equipment and irrigation system, including sprinklers and associated parts.Maintains all course structures and buildings (i.e. Clubhouse, practice facility).Interacts with public, including course users and residents whose property borders on course; responds to concerns and questions regarding course maintenance.Assists with supervision of seasonal and part-time crew members.Occasional assistance with the Chaska Town Course.Assists other departments as needed and as municipal employee maintains flexibility for on-call status.Performs snow removal through use of tractors, trucks, snowplows, and snow loaders.Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.One or more years of greenskeeper experience desiredOther Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesClass B MN Driver's License desiredAbility to obtain Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's LicensePrior experience using light equipment and golf course motorized maintenance vehiclesAvailable for seasonal overtime requirementsEquipment, Mental & Physical DemandsEQUIPMENT USEDMowers, trimmers, weed whips, woodchipperSprinkler systemHand toolsSnow removal equipment including plows, blowers, shovelsMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSMental EffortSignificant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practicesMeeting deadlines for daily course operation and special eventsProfessional and appropriate responsiveness when interacting with the publicComfort working with heights and confined spacePhysical DemandsProper and safe operation of both light and heavy equipment and toolsVarying and some prolonged periods of riding, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, climbing, balancing, and lifting, carrying and moving objects 50+ lbs.Working ConditionsOutside in seasonal weather conditions, usually summerGolf course hazards including stray golf balls or clubs in play, uneven vehicle paths and course bunkers