TEMP - Laborer

City of Garland

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and performs related tasks as required. Operates powered equipment in mowing golf course(s), putting greens, aprons, tees, and rough. Operates edgers and trimmers. Trims trees, prunes shrubbery, and cultivates shrubs and flowers. Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod, plants, vegetative material, and pulls weeds. Assists in construction of new greens, tees, and fairways by grading, preparing soil and planting. Changes cups and tee markers. Maintains ball washers, water hazards, and bunkers. Operates light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• No previous experience required
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Nice To Haves

• 6 months to 1 year experience in golf course landscape maintenance
• Knowledge of City Safety Procedures
• Knowledge of safety methods and procedures in equipment operation
• Knowledge of or experience with grounds maintenance equipment
• Skill in operating smaller golf course equipment such as greens mowers, tee mowers, sand trap rakes
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and work in an organized manner
• Ability to work independently of the supervisor
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Responsibilities

• Operates powered equipment in mowing golf course(s), putting greens, aprons, tees, and rough.
• Operates edgers and trimmers.
• Trims trees, prunes shrubbery, and cultivates shrubs and flowers.
• Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod, plants, vegetative material, and pulls weeds.
• Assists in construction of new greens, tees, and fairways by grading, preparing soil and planting.
• Changes cups and tee markers.
• Maintains ball washers, water hazards, and bunkers.
• Operates light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED