Golf Course And Facilities Groundskeeper - 2024

Salary: $15.50 Hourly
Location : City of Dubuque, IA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2920-TEMP-01112024
Department: Parks and Recreation (Leisure Services)
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA
Position Summary
*Typical hours are 6 AM to 2 PM Monday - Friday. May be required to work weekend and holiday mornings.
**Temporary position runs from April - October.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under supervision, landscape or maintain grounds of the Golf Course using hand or power tools or turf equipment performing a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, planting, watering, digging, raking; general equipment maintenance and cleaning. Repair and upkeep of the areas maintained by the Golf Course; and perform other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team; desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork; and can follow a management style that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships.
Job Duties

• Dispose of trash or waste materials.
• Daily operational procedures which may include changing of green hole location and moving of tee markers.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment including but not limited to general mowers, trucksters, trimmers, etc.
• Drive light-weight turf vehicles to or at work sites.
• Assist with manual irrigation procedures including turf, trees, and ornamentals.
• Prepare landscaped beds or other areas for planting or seeding.
• Weed annual and perennial flower beds.
• Trim trees, bushes, and other vegetation.
• Removal of debris from work sites.
• Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens.
• Plant trees and install equipment to support or protect.
• Clean facilities or sites.
• Rake sand traps, removing leaves/debris and maintain trap edges.
• Keep timecard and other records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
• Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car or truck.
• Near and Far Vision - Seeing details up close and far away.
• Depth Perception - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• At least one month of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a state driver's license, by the time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Golf Course maintenance equipment.
• Experience Golf Course maintenance.
• Experience with outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters and chainsaws.

Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY STATUS: None
OVERTIME (FLSA) STATUS: Non-exempt
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City of Dubuque values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Not Applicable
01
Age requirement (16):

• I verify that I am currently 16 years of age or older or will be by the time of hire.
• I will not be 16 years of age by the time of hire.

02
I have at least one month of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.

• Yes
• No

03
I currently possess, or have the ability to obtain a state driver's license by the time of hire.

• Yes
• No

Required Question