Golf Course Weekend Maintenance Worker

The Golf Course Weekend Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the Golf Course.  Crews are required to work every other weekend, typically 3 hours each day, but more hours if needed.

Pay Rate:  $14.50

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.
• Puts out drinking water at designated locations around Golf Course.
• 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.
• 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

• Minimum age of 18 years to operate tractors.
• Golf maintenance experience preferred.  Training provided.
• 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, in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver’s license, must maintain safe driving record.