A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
The Golf Course Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the golf course. This position is part-time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered.
Pay Rate:
$15.50 per hour Major Duties/Specific Tasks Mows grass on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and driving ranges using a variety of mowers, tractors and specialized equipment. Rakes sand traps. Pick up and remove litter and debris. Replace fluid in golf ball washers. Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers. Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas. Operate golf course vehicles which may include pickup trucks, dump trucks, sand trap rakes, and utility vehicles. Clean & organize maintenance shop. Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments. Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains. Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport. Perform manual labor and related work as required. Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance. Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training. Reports unsafe conditions to the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on duty. Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on Duty. Minimum Qualifications Must be age 18 or over. Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely. Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public. Ability to learn the operation of the facility. Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record. Must have reliable transportation. Must purchase and wear standard uniform.
