What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Golf Maintenance Greenskeeper Worker position at City of Allen?
HIRING RATE: $19.71 - $24.15 HOURLY
FULL SALARY RANGE $19.71- $28.59 HOURLY
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"
- People First – Giving priority to others
- Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
- Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The Position:
- Maintains the City's athletic fields and golf course by determining lawn and chemical needs, operating reel-type mower, and rotary ensuring proper lawn height, distributing fertilizer when needed and scheduling mowing around irrigation and chemical use.
- Maintains all lawn, mowing and turf equipment by performing preventative maintenance, replacing faulty parts when necessary, determining where problems exist with equipment, reading through equipment manuals and completing other repairs and maintenance as necessary.
- Performs turf management functions by distributing Rye to the City's seed fields and golf course, spraying weeds when needed, and vacuuming grass clippings.
- Completes administrative duties as necessary by documenting field and golf course activity and chemical use and maintaining appropriate forms for other necessary documentation purposes as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Safe driving record and Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
- This is a part time, seasonal position
- Schedule may be modified if department needs arise.
- May be required to work overtime if needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Constant physical activity including lifting, carrying, climbing, or prolonged standing.
- Lifting/carrying 50–75 lbs; frequent pushing/pulling.
- High manual dexterity and mobility required.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain and uphill/downhill.
- Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes.
Knowledge of:
- City, State, and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Light and heavy equipment operations and maintenance. Appropriate construction/maintenance practices.
- Equipment, practices, and methods of athletic fields and golf course maintenance.
- Cultivating, watering, and caring of flowers, trees, and shrubs. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. Providing outstanding customer service and con?ict resolution.
- Operating assigned equipment and tools in a safe and proper manner.
- Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities. Effectively communicating orally.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Allen and employee and may be revised by the employer as needed.
The City of Allen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or military status in employment or in the provision of services.
The City of Allen participates in the federal e-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Salary : $20 - $29