Golf Maintenance Worker I/Ii & Aides

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the operation of landscape equipment such as, but not limited to, pickup trucks, tractors, trailers, skid-steers, roto-tillers, sod cutters, trenchers, mowers, string trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers and various hand tools.
Knowledge of Thorncreek Golf Course Rules and Regulations.
Knowledge of basic golf course etiquette.
Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in golf course maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of plant material that grows in this area.
Knowledge of irrigation systems, including overhead spray, drip and sub-surface irrigation, and the ability to install, modify and make field adjustments to systems and ensure that they perform properly.
Knowledge of Front Range annual and perennial plant material from this area.
Knowledge of tree and shrub identification, pruning and plant health care techniques, and understanding of trees suitable for this area.
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required for the job.
Skill in dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the functions of the position.
Ability to resolve problems.
Ability to follow oral and written directions from others.
Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, precipitation, and wind.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, or flexible schedules.
Golf Maintenance Worker II:
In addition to previous requirements:
Knowledge of the operation of large scale mowing and aeration equipment and other landscape equipment such as, but not limited to, pickup trucks, tractors, trailers, variety of sizes of riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, push mowers, edgers, string trimmers, backpack blowers and various hand tools.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of large-scale mowing and aeration equipment, tractors, trucks, trailers and a variety of other landscape equipment.
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making to resolve problems in the field.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift more than 40 pounds on a frequent basis, sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, bend, reach, turn, climb, crawl, repeatedly twist the upper body, talk, hear, see, grasp, demonstrate manual dexterity and perform repetitive body movement. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee is also required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.