Golf Course Maintenance Worker

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for maintaining the golf course grounds.

MAJOR DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

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.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.