Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Job Summary

• Performs tasks involving physical labor and operation of machinery at a golf course.

Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for loading and stacking rock, stone or other various items on the golf course.
• Operates various types of hand tools.
• Operates various types of Machinery, including but not limited to Greens Mowers, Fairway Mowers, Rough Mowers, Sand Pro and Golf Carts.
• Cleans and maintains all areas of the golf course.
• Digs trenches and holes.
• Edge bunkers, cart paths, walking paths, roads and any other closely mowed area using edging tools and power tools.
• Cleans golf course of all rubble, debris, waste and/or other materials.
• May assist other workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• The Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Must work within the guidelines of the Gallea Golf Properties, LLC employee handbook.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of job related experience preferred.

Skills

• Must perform general physical activities.
• Must possess basic knowledge of the language and terminologies used in this occupation.
• Must possess the ability to perform simple repairs on equipment.
• Must possess the ability to receive and follow direction.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues developmental opportunities; Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Able to build morale and group commitments to objectives.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).
• Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds).
• Occasionally required to lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater).
• Finger dexterity required.
• Hand coordination required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to adverse conditions.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Exposure to extreme cold.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to high, precarious places.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Possible risk of electrical shock
• Possible risk of vibration.
• Protective clothing or equipment is required including: gloves, helmets, steel-toed boots, and protective eyewear.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is loud.