Laborer - Golf Maintenance

CITY OF ANKENY IOWA invites applications for the position of Laborer - Otter Creek - Seasonal Laborer - 8 month.

The City of Ankeny has a need for an individual who is interested in helping maintain the golf course and surrounding grounds at the Otter Creek Golf Course.

Starting wage is $18.00/hour.

Hours are 6am-2:30pm, M-F with possible overtime for weekend work. Position begins immediately and ends mid-November. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Questions may be directed to Lennis Berkland, at 515-965-6468. Please complete a city employment application online located at www.ankenyiowa.gov/jobs as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Irrigation repair and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Changing pin locations.
• Landscapes as directed, including mowing, string trimming, and raking sand traps.
• Makes regular rounds to inspect conditions, pick up trash, and remove debris from the golf course grounds.
• Assists in division building maintenance to keep buildings and grounds clean and neat appearing.
• Other grounds maintenance activities as needed.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Shall maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work in extreme weather conditions.
Works in field environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be insurable.
Must be sighted.
Must be able to hear normal conversation.
Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
Must be able to knee, squat, stoop, walk, and climb.
Must be able to work in wet or dry trenches.
Must be able to move up and down ladders and walk over uneven terrain.
Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds and carries for short distances.
Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person