Seasonal Parks Worker III - Golf Course Grounds

The Kent County Parks Department is seeking a seasonal grounds professional to join our team at L.E. Kaufman Golf Course. This position serves as a lead worker, assisting in training and overseeing other Seasonal Parks Worker I and II staff. This position performs skilled turf management work at the golf course, including reporting unfavorable greens conditions to the superintendent; recommending and implementing steps to remediate; preparing and applying chemicals to maintain and improve conditions; operating mowers, other heavy equipment, and the sprinkler system used in course maintenance; and assisting the superintendent with other tasks as assigned.

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M-F work will be paid at $21.15 per hour Saturday-Sunday work will be paid at $22.15 per hour •Must be able to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays High school graduate or equivalent, combined with two years of experience in greens maintenance, horticulture, or other relevant area. (An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered) Must have a Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License, or be willing to obtain one within 6 months of hire date Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license, with a good driving record Must be able to interact positively with golfers and other members of the public Must have strong knowledge of horticulture practices and procedures •Notices will come via email; please monitor the email address indicated on your application• Kent County is a great place to work and thrive, but d on't take our word for it. Watch this video to see why our staff have made us their employer of choice.