Groundskeeper I - Golf Course

City of High Point • High Point, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance on a large municipal golf course; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year experience using the trade tools and equipment
• Thorough understanding of local, state and federal safety regulations and OSHA
• Valid driver's license
• Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and necessary to operate equipment safely and enforce safety regulations.
• Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position: Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see people at a distance in order to monitor their activities in order to ensure their safety around equipment. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see equipment and work aids at close range in order to operate them properly. Both eyes 20/25 corrected Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Necessary in order to properly operate equipment and monitor activities for regulation and safety. Depth perception – 4 Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area to cover grounds and observe people and their activities in order to enforce rules and regulations. Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye. Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work (equipment operation, observer near at hand, etc.) to distance work (people walking around in vicinity of equipment) to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas.
• Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include: Medium to Heavy Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position. Work requires walking, standing, reaching, climbing, squatting, bending, and stooping, although worker does sit on occasions.
• Type of Physical Demands Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
• Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Good judgement is important because often the individual may be working in the absence of a supervisor.
• Mathematics Ability Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of arithmetic to arrive at accurate formulas for chemical and paint mixtures.
• Language Ability The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists in general park maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, chemical treatment, planting and general care of grass, plants and trees
• Operates tractors and various power equipment to mow and maintain golf course
• Rakes and edges sand traps
• Prepares seed beds, lays sod, spreads seed, lime, fertilizer and straw
• Weeds, mulches, prepares plant beds and plants flowers
• Assists in irrigation repairs, building erosion control walls and installing drain lines
• Hand waters greens, sets up hose and sprinklers, and under supervision, turns on automatic irrigation system
• Cleans and performs simple maintenance on equipment
• Changes cup settings, moves tee markers and picks up trash
• Does general maintenance as required
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees