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The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists with mowing and trimming golf course grounds.
• Assists with changing golf cups.
• Assists with tee marker movement.
• Picks up and removes garbage from golf course grounds.
• Assists with sand trap maintenance.
• Assists with filling water coolers, as required.
• Communicates with golf course employees effectively via two-way radio.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public.
• Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor's work orders and equipment operation manuals.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

• Thorough practical knowledge of the game of golf.
• Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in developing and mataining greens on a golf course.
• Ability to use riding and push mowers effectively.
• Ability to use weed trimming tools effectively.
• Ability to effectively communicate using the use two-way radio.
• Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors, and the public.
• Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.
• Ability to accept criticism or discipline.
• Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.

• Thorough understanding of the game of golf.
• Familiarity with lawn mowing and trimming equipment.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 90 pounds. Examples of lifting and carrying requirements include but are not limited to 10-gallon water jugs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception. 
• Must be able to operate assigned equipment.

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.