Greenskeeper (32 hours a week)

Greenskeeper – (32 hours a week)

Location: Links at Boynton Beach Golf Course, 8020 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach, FL 33472

Pay: $15.75 an hour

(6 week contract position – potential for extension or permanent conversion)

Start Date: Mon June 1 - Thurs July 9

Schedule: Mon – Thurs, 8 hours a day, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (includes half hour unpaid lunch)

The purpose of this role is to perform turf and grounds maintenance

and landscaping activities associated with the upkeep of the City's golf course.

Essential Functions:

Operates tractors and specialized mowing equipment to maintain a neatly

manicured golf course; determines shape and grass height for fairways, roughs,

and greens; ensures putting greens are properly maintained according to

applicable standards; trims and edges as necessary.

Performs tasks associated with turf maintenance; applies knowledge of turf and

landscaping activities to ensure a healthy and lush course; mixes and applies

fertilizer, herbicide or other agents as appropriate; installs, maintains, and

adjusts irrigation system to ensure adequate supply of water; assists with

regular aeration, top dressing, and reseeding of turf.

Assists with landscaping activities for all property associated with the golf course; plants and maintains trees, shrubbery, potted plants, and flowerbeds;

spreads mulch in appropriate areas; pulls weeds, prunes trees and shrubs,

rakes leaves, and performs similar functions.

Performs grounds maintenance activities for all properties associated with the

golf course, including lakes and water hazards; mows, trims, and edges grass;

sweeps walks; removes litter, trash and other debris from grounds; performs

tasks associated with upkeep of facilities, including painting, routine

maintenance/repairs, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; secures buildings to

prevent theft; repairs gates and fences; and ensures that grounds are safe for

public access and use.

Assists with small construction projects related to the shape and design of the

golf course as well as addition of new facilities and equipment; works with

Manager or other professionals to implement designs pertaining to placement,

grade, and elevation of course components; conducts major course repairs as

necessary.

Operates a variety of routine and specialized vehicles and gas/electric powered

tools and equipment related to completion of essential tasks; adheres to all

local, state, and federal safety regulations; ensures compliance by coworkers

and supervisors.

Performs general maintenance tasks and minor repairs necessary to keep

machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include

inspecting equipment, calibrating equipment, checking and replacing fluids,

greasing equipment, replacing parts, and cleaning equipment; monitors

equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty

equipment.

Utilizes safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of

employees and other individuals.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, golfers, golf

associations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work

activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience and/or training involving golf course maintenance, turf
• management, landscaping, or grounds maintenance.
• CPR certified

Communication Competencies / K.S.A.'s

COMMUNICATION COMPETENICIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments,

contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and

other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work,

exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information

to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete

assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written

instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with

Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other

governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate small machinery.

Ability to perform manual labor.

Ability to move heavy objects.

Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while performing maintenance

tasks.

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance

of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination

of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that

may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy

objects and materials.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require

exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors,

wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery,

vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic agents.