This position is responsible for maintaining the golf course grounds.Essential duties and functions may include the following:
- Responsible for cutting grass on the tee boxes, fairways, roughs, fringes and greens using a tractor mower; maintains rough and areas surrounding the golf course.
- Sodding, trimming and applying fertilizer and pesticides on and around the golf course green, fairways and tees.
- Verticuts, top dresses, and drags greens, monitors greens for hot spots and disease.
- Maintains mowers and changes cutting reels as needed.
- Irrigates the golf course including the greens, fairways and tees.
- Assists in repairing irrigation leaks and replacing sprinkler heads and water lines.
- Maintains sand traps by filling traps with sand, pumping water out of traps and spinning and raking the traps.
- Removes trees, trims shrubs and weeds flower beds.
- Assists in over seeding greens and tees.
- Performs custodial operations on golf course grounds and buildings including cleaning restrooms and the pro shop.
- Picks up, cleans, and returns the driving range golf balls to the Pro Shop.
- Pull out, clean, and put away carts.
- Operate weed eater and trimmer, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of City and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of golf course maintenance techniques.
- Knowledge of the regulations regarding the use of fertilizers.
- Skill in the use of equipment such as walking and riding greens mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, push mowers, chain saws and a variety of powered and nonpowered hand tools.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Golf Course Manager assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, compliance with instructions and established procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures, safety guidelines, fertilizer regulations and instructions from the supervisor. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPETENCIES
An employee's performance will be evaluated based on the following competencies: job knowledge, teamwork, customer service, flexibility, and work ethic.
COMPLEXITY
The work consists of duties related to the maintenance of the City golf course. The need to perform duties during participant usage and inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of this position is to maintain the grounds of the golf course. Successful performance helps ensure a well-maintained golf course.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers and persons utilizing the golf course.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed outside, where the employee is exposed to noise, dirt, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
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