Seasonal Greenskeeper I- Ponkapoag Golf Course

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Canton, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position Seasonal Greenskeeper I. This position will cut turf areas; seed, water and fertilize turf areas; mix and apply various types of pesticides and fertilizers; operate various types of maintenance equipment; clean and/or perform minor repairs on greens keeping and other maintenance equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to maintain greens, fairways, turf, playing areas and surrounding areas of a golf course.

Requirements

• Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
• Special Requirements: None.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and equipment used in greenskeeping.
• Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in greenskeeping.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with greenskeeping.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in greenskeeping.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand power tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, etc.
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in greenskeeping.

Responsibilities

• Cuts turf on green and tee areas using hand or power mowers.
• Seeds lawns and/or turf areas.
• Sprays pesticides for treating insect, fungus or other problems in golf course areas.
• Mixes chemicals as prescribed for fertilizing and/or disease or pest control work.
• Operates light maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, rototillers, power tools, and chain saws in order to maintain grounds and turf on golf course.
• Operates power driven equipment in order to till, cultivate and grade new turf areas.
• Cleans and/or performs minor repairs on greens keeping equipment such as lawn, mowers or insect pest control equipment.
• Performs related work such as emptying rubbish barrels, picking up trash, raking lawns, cleaning drains and/or catch basins, and putting lime in ponds to combat acid rain.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed