Groundskeeper I- Golf
About The Position
GROUNDSKEEPER I PAY GROUP: 5 City of Seguin Pay Schedules SUMMARY OF POSITION : Assists with maintenance of the golf course. Operates light equipment to accomplish assigned activities. May include driving trucks. EXAMPLES OF WORK : Essential Duties Mows greens, tees, fairways, and roughs and uses weed eater; trims trees and brush; picks up trash and debris; cleans and rakes sand traps; cleans and maintains golf course restrooms; Assists Groundskeeper II fertilize tees, greens, and fairways; Changes putting cups and moves tee markers; Assists Irrigation technician repair irrigation systems; Operates light equipment such as a tractor, mower, chainsaw, weed eater, shredder, or truck as required and instructed; Checks oil, water, fuel, tires and hydraulic systems and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition; Provides assistance with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects; Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects; Performs light plumbing, maintenance, construction, and/or carpentry duties; Observes safety rules and procedures; and Other Important Duties Performs such other duties as may be required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of: the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions to the Texas Motor Vehicles Code relating to the operation of light motorized equipment.
- Physical ability to: work in hot, cold, and/or wet weather conditions; lift and maneuver up to 85 lbs.; perform rigorous activity as required in performing manual labor.
- Ability to: operate standard maintenance equipment, service and make minor repairs on equipment and to know safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow written and oral instructions; work effectively and cooperatively with other employees; knowledge of turf management is desirable; and maintain a Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and a good driving record.
- High school diploma, or its equivalent, and at least one year of experience operating light equipment; or sufficient education to read and write, plus at least two years of experience operating light equipment.
- State of Texas Class C Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- knowledge of turf management is desirable
Responsibilities
- Mows greens, tees, fairways, and roughs and uses weed eater
- Trims trees and brush
- Picks up trash and debris
- Cleans and rakes sand traps
- Cleans and maintains golf course restrooms
- Assists Groundskeeper II fertilize tees, greens, and fairways
- Changes putting cups and moves tee markers
- Assists Irrigation technician repair irrigation systems
- Operates light equipment such as a tractor, mower, chainsaw, weed eater, shredder, or truck as required and instructed
- Checks oil, water, fuel, tires and hydraulic systems and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition
- Provides assistance with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects
- Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects
- Performs light plumbing, maintenance, construction, and/or carpentry duties
- Observes safety rules and procedures
- Performs such other duties as may be required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
