OVERVIEW
Under regular supervision performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the golf course grounds and facilities.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Safety first. Understands and maintains a safe work environment at all times
• Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards; follows safety rules/procedures while completing work; avoids known hazards; wears PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment (i.e. mower, weed-eater, sod cutter, pressure washer, chainsaw, pruning equipment, and various hand tools)
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Must be reliable, dependable, professional and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment; ability to understand and follow directions
• Knowledge of golf course procedures including mower operations, course set up and general maintenance.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping and pest control practices and general knowledge irrigation/sprinkler systems
• Skilled in operating equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to follow policies and procedures, guidelines, safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable laws
• Ability to multi-task and organize, follows multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of Irrigation and Mechanical background preferred

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
No supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must regularly lift and/or carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Frequently required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Position requires manual dexterity, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with varying frequencies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.

May work with potentially hazardous chemicals that could include, but are not limited to, cleaning agents, sanitizes, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record