About the position
The incumbent performs significant labor involved with golf course grounds maintenance. Responsible for monitoring pumphouse and ensuring proper irrigation procedures for tees and greens on an 18-hole golf course. Operates heavy, complex riding lawn mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment (e.g., multiple and independently-controlled cutting decks, single function components) and/or specially designed riding mowers that operate on slopes and require constant attention to working space and environment. Operates various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components or attached devices when working around: trees, greens, aprons, tees, fence lines, banks and hillsides, cart paths, sand bunkers, tee markers and cups on greens, trenches, slopes, curbs, rocks and other visible obstacles. Determines and selects the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and cost-effective manner. Completes all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases or detailed procedures (e.g., preparing ground, laying sod, planting flowers or shrubs and using simple drawings to establish a planting pattern and/or design). The laborer installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems; and may be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other equipment. Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Monitor pumphouse and ensure proper irrigation procedures for tees and greens.
- Operate heavy, complex riding lawn mowers and specialized mowing equipment.
- Maneuver equipment around various obstacles on the golf course.
- Select appropriate equipment for each phase of work.
- Complete special assignments involving multiple steps and procedures.
- Install forms and lay walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes.
- Excavate and backfill ditches and trenches with hand tools.
- Repair and replace pipe on irrigation systems.
- Operate mowers, dump trucks, or other equipment as needed.
Requirements
- Must complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must complete a pre-employment physical.
- Shift work required to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
- Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Experience operating large, complex riding mowers and specialized mowing equipment.
- Ability to independently complete assignments involving several steps or procedures.
- Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds.
