Groundskeeper - Golf Course

City of Alice • Alice, TX

56d

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Performs maintenance activities on parks grounds, building, recreational and athletic facilities and small equipment in accordance with established procedures for proper maintenance of equipment, departmental operation and safety.

Requirements

• Clear and valid Texas driver's license
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• General knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in the trade
• Mechanical aptitude
• Prefer 2 years' experience in landscaping, lawncare, and other agricultural work at a golf course
• Experience in operating zero-turn mowers and tractors pulling mowers that are PTO driven
• Prefer experience in managing pond algae

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 2 years' experience in landscaping, lawncare, and other agricultural work at a golf course
• Experience in operating zero-turn mowers and tractors pulling mowers that are PTO driven
• Prefer experience in managing pond algae

Responsibilities

• Performs landscape maintenance involving mowing, raking, planting, trimming trees, grass and weeds
• Mow fairway, greens, and rough areas using specific techniques common to golf course care and upkeep
• Safely operate lawn and turf maintenance equipment
• Maintain, clean and store assigned equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Dig and/or fill holes using shovels or other lawn care equipment
• Assists in leveling out tee boxes
• Assists in spreading fertilizer
• Assists in repairs of irrigation systems
• Assists in golf cart maintenance including, flat tire repair and battery maintenance
• General upkeep of the maintenance barn

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee
• Low-cost vision plan
• Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
• Employee assistance program
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Vacation ( 80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service , 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service
• 80 hours of sick leave a year
• 2 personal days a year

What This Job Offers

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