Seasonal Golf Maintenance

City of Garden City • Garden City, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance of grounds, flower beds, shrubs, and trees, and assists with the maintenance of equipment, department facilities, and improvements. The role involves performing various groundskeeping tasks, recommending plant selections, performing routine service and minor repairs on mechanical equipment, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, and ensuring grounds are kept clean. Safety procedures and policies must be followed, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of plants, shrubs, trees, grasses, etc. used in turf management.
• Knowledge of irrigation system operations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in the routine use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physical activities in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift zero to 75 pounds.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with city employees and the general public.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license or other form of personal identification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs mowing, trimming, mulching, seeding, weeding, planting, spraying, and fertilizing plants, grass, flowers, and shrubs.
• Recommends plants, shrubs, and trees for planting.
• Performs routine service and minor repairs on mechanical equipment, including mowers, common hand and power tools, small electrical equipment, department facilities, and improvements.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains sprinkler operation for all department grounds.
• Monitors and cleans trash and rubbish from grounds.
• Performs work in a safe and proper way in compliance with city safety procedures and policies.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed