Golf Course Maintenance Worker

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Golf Course Superintendent, Foreman, or Golf Course Worker II or I, this role performs assigned tasks involved with the care and maintenance of golf courses and surrounding facilities, including park facilities. This includes turf maintenance, operating various equipment, and ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of specific areas. The position requires a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays, and involves direct interaction with the public and City vehicles.

Requirements

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.
Experience in installation and repair of sprinkler systems.
Knowledge of lawn care or turf maintenance chemicals.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to operate noisy equipment for extended periods of time.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Ability to tolerate weather extremes for extended periods of time.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.
Must participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of golf etiquette helpful.

Responsibilities

Performs turf maintenance functions.
Operates related equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and sand pros.
Lifts over 50 pounds to unload and load mowers.
Works a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Keeps the clubhouse area, driving range area and maintenance area in a neat and orderly condition.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and members of the general public using excellent customer service skills.
Drives City vehicles such as pick-up trucks and one ton trucks.
Changes putting green cups, top dresses greens and other turf areas.
Responsible for seeding and irrigation. Using a shovel, digs up irrigation lines from ground level to four feet in depth; replaces PVC pipe and sprinklers.
Using a shovel, loads tricksters with sand and dirt.
Applies fertilizer by lifting 50-pound bags of fertilizer into a hopper and pushing 50-pound hand spreaders.
Performs litter control tasks including picking up barrels and loading them onto the truck.
Cleans golf course facilities and rest rooms using cleaning supplies as directed.
Brings golf carts up to pro shop in the morning.
Cleans, fuels and checks carts after each use.
Performs work on hands and knees.
Operates noisy, self-propelled mowing equipment.
Works around the public in a safe and courteous manner.
Relieves other personnel at the golf course when necessary.
Operates backhoe.