Groundskeeper Foreman Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Groundskeeper Foreman Knoxville Municipal Golf Course 3925 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921 Groundskeeper Foreman Knoxville Municipal Golf Course –

Knoxville, TN Position Summary:

The Foreman reports directly to the golf course superintendent. Responsibilities include equipment operation, irrigation repair and operation, crew supervision and inspecting golf course conditions.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems
• Must possess willingness to learn
• Must be driven and possess strong work ethic
• Must be dependable
• Ability to work carefully and ensure co‐workers are working in safety
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions
• Present a positive, professional image.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand/power tools and equipment.
• Must be self-motivated and customer service oriented.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Previous experience and knowledge of grounds work. Physical Demands & Work Environment
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk.

Responsibilities:

• Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor
• Reports golf course conditions to the golf course superintendent
• Opens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of the golf course superintendent
• Repairs and ensures proper operation of the irrigation system as needed. Waters greens, tees and fairways
• Aerifies greens; verticuts and or mow tees and greens; spikes greens; operates sod cutter, spray rigs for greens and fertilizer spreaders; and mows rough with rotary and operates other equipment as directed
• Ensures a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review.

Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person