Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Golf Course Maintenance Worker Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Buffalo, NY Job Details Temporary | Seasonal | Full-time $16.00

• $18.

55 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching 403(b) Flexible schedule Tools provided Paid sick time Qualifications Teamwork Outdoor work experience Driver's License Power tools Machine maintenance Hand tools

Full Job Description Position Title:

Golf Course Maintenance Worker•

Seasonal Reports To:

Greenskeeper Pay Rate:

$16.00

• $18.

55

Requirements:

City of Buffalo residency

Valid NYS Driver's License or Permit :

The Golf Course Maintenance Worker

• Seasonal is an entry level skilled laborer responsible for maintaining the golf course grounds to ensure ideal conditions of the greens and surrounding landscape.

This position is part of the golf department and reports to the assistant golf course superintendent and director of golf. This is a full-time seasonal position, working a minimum of 37.5 hours per week on a staggered schedule. Weekend and holiday work is required. This position is nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime hours may be required at certain times, with supervisor's approval.

Benefits:

This position is Class 3A according to the Conservancy's employee handbook; as such benefits include the following: The Conservancy offers medical insurance with a $350 employee provided allocation toward monthly premiums. A 403(b

• retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting certain criteria and paid sick time.

Additional Benefits include:

a golf season pass for employees, as well as ongoing in-house training on various topics, flexible schedule, based on the needs of the Conservancy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains golf course grounds, including mowing greens and fairways, raking bunkers, changing hole locations, trimming, hand watering, and maintenance of tee boxes; Operates, cleans, and maintains all machines and equipment used in the maintenance of the golf course as directed by the golf course superintendent; Operates, including setting to fine tolerances, secondary equipment such as lapping machines, bed knife grinders, reel sharpeners, etc. incidental to maintenance of primary equipment; Complies with local, state, and federal workplace health and safety rules and regulations; Maintains professionalism and respectful communication when encountering the public; Immediately informs supervisor of any potential workplace hazard;

Additional Expectations:

• Aligns with the Conservancy's commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible working environment for all staff and park system for all park users;
• Performs other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications and Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
• Valid drivers license or permit required;
• At least 1 year experience in maintenance of golf course grounds preferred;
• General knowledge of golf helpful;
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment and hand/power tools, with provided training;
• Strong ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and specifications;
• Highly motivated;
• Willingness to learn;
• Comfortable working in an environment which performs repetitive work;
• Ability to work closely and interact professionally and respectfully with other staff members, golfers, and park users.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Primarily outdoor hands-on work, potentially under extreme weather conditions;
• A combination of independent work and team collaboration;
• Job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift and/or move heavy objects which at times could be up to 50 lbs.;
• Must continuously foster a team approach to working in the park/golf environment;
• Staggered/flexible schedule to include early/late start and end times, weekends, and holidays;
• Employee may be assigned occasionally to another course/district based on the needs of the Conservancy;
• Must be able to adapt to ever-changing resources and limited budgets.

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. is committed to diversity in the workplace. Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is intended to identify and list the responsibilities, duties, and qualifications for the position. It cannot be considered all-inclusive, however, as changing organizational circumstances can result in changes to some of those responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. Further, every task supporting the functioning of the position may not be listed or not listed in detail. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Job Types:

Full-time, Seasonal Pay:

$16.00

• $18.

55 per hour Application Question(s): This position requires a City of Buffalo residency. Do you currently live within City limits? Ability to

Relocate:

Buffalo, NY 14214: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person