Turfgrass Technician- Golf Course

Consider joining our diverse and dedicated team where every employee is integral to our success in delivering quality services to our growing community. We've created something extra special - a great place to live and work! Many employees join the City of Sanford expecting just a paycheck and end up with a rewarding career in local government! What's in it for you: No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country) 401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution) Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five Tuition assistance (up to $2,500 per fiscal year) Up to $3,000 bilingual premium Employee assistance plan Flexible spending accounts Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick) Competitive pay Opportunities for advancement For more detailed information, please visit https://www.sanfordnc.net/166/Benefits-Summary Preparing, maintaining and mowing the golf course; maintaining course facilities, systems and equipment. Mows fairways, roughs and greens; changes pin location; rakes sand traps. Removes, cuts and trims trees; removes leaves on course. Aerates, fertilizes tees, fairways and greens as needed. Irrigates greens and fairways. Installs, repairs and maintains irrigation systems. Assists with grounds improvement, lays sod, repairs cart paths and other facilities. Assists with equipment and irrigation system repairs. Operates a variety of equipment in connection with the above tasks. Performs related tasks as required. Qualifications General knowledge of the methods, materials and practices used in golf course maintenance; general knowledge of the equipment used to maintain a golf course and its safe operation; some knowledge in reading irrigation schematics; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, course guests and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and moderate experience in horticulture and golf course maintenance. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire. Special Requirements Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for position. Miscellaneous Information The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.