Golf Course Maintenance Worker

City of Brookings•Brookings, SD

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, this position will engage in all aspects of golf course maintenance and facility maintenance.

Requirements

Ability to work odd hours, occasional holidays and weekends.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be a United States citizen. This position does not support sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use basic math skills.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions, and be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
Courteous and positive relationships with public and other employees.
Ability to work with and provide exceptional customer service to the public.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work in a moderate noise level environment.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Skill in the operation of a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Grounds maintenance or golf course experience.

Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance tasks which include: mowing turf, raking bunkers, restroom cleaning, cutting cups, course setup, painting, minor construction, participate in short term projects, and collecting litter.
Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.
Maintains golf course equipment and facilities (including clubhouse and restroom on the course).
Maintains cart paths to keep in safe and usable condition.
Operates City-owned equipment and hand tools.
May be specifically assigned to an area of responsibility (mowing, trimming, trash removal, fairway, greens, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.
Attend training, seminars and workshops as deemed necessary.
Perform all duties in compliance with safety standards and policies established by the City.
Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary and additional duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned.