Golf Course Worker

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

3d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of semi-skilled landscape and golf course maintenance and custodial duties. This is the entry level class in the Golf Course job series. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from the more advanced job family classes in that the latter perform the more semi-skilled as well as skilled golf course maintenance duties, and works under general supervision of the Senior Golf Course Worker.

Requirements

• Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in golf course maintenance work.
• Safe work practices.
• Ability to work overtime, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance work.
• Ability to operate a variety of mowers, edger’s, and other routine golf course maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs on buildings, fences, golf course and other facilities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of light mechanical equipment.
• No experience required.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Possession of a valid Texas Drivers' License.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, weed and water all golf course property.
• Operate power mowers, edger’s and other golf course maintenance equipment.
• Rake leaves, clean paths, greens, roughs and other golf course lawns.
• Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs.
• Plant and maintain trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Pick up rubbish and paper, and perform general grounds cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Assist in maintaining golf course buildings and other recreational facilities.
• Assist the golf course mechanic in the maintenance shop.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED