Groundskeeper I - Ii - Highland Hills Golf

Salary Range

Level I $13.65 - $14.65 hourly

Level II $15.00 - $17.28 hourly

Job Summary

The seasonal Groundskeeper – Golf/CPRD position will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of high quality, safe and aesthetically pleasing golf grounds, facilities and equipment. Position may perform duties such as, cup setting, changing tee markers, string trimming, filling and raking sand bunkers and mowing operations. Position will be located at one of the two highly manicured golf courses within the city: Boomerang Links or Highland Hills.

Position assists in spot watering, syringing greens and adding additions to the irrigation system. Position may assist in the application of fertilizers or pesticides as well as other specialized tasks including irrigation, over-seeding, aerification and topdressing; other duties as assigned.

Scheduling for this position varies and will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as followed by federal law.

Experience, Knowledge, And Skills

Level I

• Ability to safely operate the equipment required of the position.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to work outside under widely varying environmental conditions.
• Possess good manual dexterity to perform the duties assigned.
• Minimal to no previous experience required.

Level II

• Ability to safely operate and perform the duties required of the position.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Previous experience in golf course maintenance operations.

Essential Functions

Level I

• Operate golf carts and turf utility vehicles.
• Perform functions required for daily operation, which may include raking and picking up debris, filling divots or repairing ball marks.
• Operate specialty equipment such as a greens roller, sod cutter, tow behind blower and edger.
• Operate mowing equipment needed to mow areas of the golf course including greens, tees and approaches.
• Rake and prepare sand bunkers for daily play.
• Operate motorized equipment such as string trimmer, walking lawn mower, handheld and backpack leaf blowers and other equipment as needed.
• Clean and stock restrooms, empty trash throughout the property including on course, clubhouse, practice facility and maintenance areas.

Level II

• Maintain all of the responsibility and can perform the duties of a Level I.
• Operate large mowing equipment needed to mow areas of the golf course including fairways, rough and native areas.
• Understands the concept of and the operation of a moisture meter used to manage greens moisture on a daily basis.
• Operate skilled special equipment used throughout the year including aerification equipment, top dressing equipment, overseed machinery, tractors, skid steers and their accompanying attachments and leaf sweepers.
• Ability to effectively set the course up for daily play, which requires a basic understanding of the game of golf. Duties include cutting cups, setting tee marker locations, straightening and mowing all ropes and signage as needed and evaluating basic course conditions.
• Can perform basic irrigation functions including spot watering and roller base set up and tear down.
• Ability to lead small group projects.
• Under the direction of a licensed supervisor, can assist in the application of fertilizers and pesticides using walk behind spreaders, backpack sprayers and riding sprayers.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Vision enough to perform above functions and to read printed instructions.
• Exposure to vegetation that can cause punctures, biting insects, wildlife, off-leash dogs.
• Work outside with exposure to all weather elements.
• Hours may be flexible depending on assigned area, 20-40 hours per week, with weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Ability to lift arm above shoulder level and to move objects.
• Follow workplace safety rules at all times.
• Extended hours operating grounds equipment - i.e., poly cord trimmers, mowers, & a multitude of other equipment.
• Long periods of time involved in planting, hand weeding and maintaining grounds using a shovel, rake and other tools.
• Incumbent may be exposed to loud amplified sound equipment while working grounds.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools.
• Handle difficult situations using tact, patience and good judgment.
• Manual labor, prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and walking, climbing ladders and stairs.
• Mix and use chemicals for weed and grass control following label and local regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and general public.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.