Greenskeeper I

City of Portland, OR • Portland, OR

344d

About The Position

Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled Greenskeeper I for golf course maintenance. This role involves engaging with a diverse range of multicultural and multilingual communities. A successful candidate will have a solid understanding of golf course maintenance equipment, possess knowledge of irrigation repair, be experienced in fertilizer application, and understand the rules and etiquette of golf. The Greenskeeper I is responsible for grooming turf in all areas of the golf course according to USGA guidelines, ensuring playability and difficulty for tournament play, club play, and daily users. Additionally, this position involves answering inquiries from the golfing public regarding course maintenance, basic etiquette, and the rules of golf. The current opening is at Eastmoreland Golf Course, but this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies at any of the following golf courses: Colwood, Eastmoreland, Heron Lakes, RedTail, and Rose City.

Requirements

• Experience operating and performing maintenance of golf equipment including but not limited to greens mowers, fairway mowers, and trim mowers.
• Experience maintaining and repairing golf course irrigation.
• Experience setting up golf courses and applying golf rules and etiquette.
• Ability to safely and effectively applying fertilizers and pesticides.
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues and diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in another language.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment (precision mowers, loaders, and trenchers).
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides.
• Clean and maintain golf course grounds and facilities.
• Repair irrigation systems.
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees