Golf Maintenance HOGC - Seasonal

Join our amazing team as a Golf Maintenance Worker! This position is responsible for Semi-skilled and non-skilled outdoor labor work for the District's Golf facilities, Heritage Oaks Golf Club and Anetsberger Golf Course. Responsibilities include completing projects and day-to-day grounds maintenance and labor duties on the outdoor areas of the golf grounds. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District.

Pay & Schedule: 
$18.15-$23.00 Per Hour (DOQ)

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position, Monday – Friday 5:00 AM-1:00 PM & Saturday OR Sunday 5:00 AM-8:00 AM

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Effectively performs routine golf course maintenance activities such as mowing, watering, grounds clean-up, changing cups, repairing ball washers, raking sand traps and repairing the irrigation system.

• Willingly works with other seasonal staff on maintenance tasks.

• Competently operates riding and power hand mowers and/or a tractor with attachments for the mowing of golf course turf on greens, fairways, rough and peripheral areas; operates all other equipment used in the maintenance of the golf course.

• Routinely inspects course grounds for the identification of weeds, diseases and insects.

• Efficiently operates a variety of equipment, including backhoes, trucks and trenchers used in landscape projects such as grading for sod, building berms, planting and removing trees and digging trenches for pipes and wires.

• Correctly adheres to Park District policies and procedures.

• Arrives to work on time, fully ready to start work for the duration of the work day.

• Successfully passes all safety training requirements and testing before operating any tools or safety equipment as required.  

• Meticulously signs out and returns all tools, materials and equipment to the proper location; reports necessary maintenance repairs or potential hazards to the Crew Leader and the Golf Maintenance Supervisor.

• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.

• Follows safe work practices; wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing duties.

• Actively participates in required trainings.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

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Must be 18 years of age or older. Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent including some knowledge of general grounds maintenance or a related area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills.      

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently and efficiently

• Maintain satisfactory working relationship with Park District personnel and the general public, and serve as a lead worker to seasonal staff

• Operate equipment and tools used in maintenance assignments and follow adequate safety precautions

• Work overtime and weekends when necessary

Knowledge

• Occupational hazards and safety procedures and precautions

• General maintenance and repair procedures

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is often required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and smell.

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Workers are allowed and encouraged to use mechanical or manual assists for lifting above 50lbs. as a guideline. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $18 - $23