Golf Course Maintenance Worker

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Salina, Kansas

Parks & Recreation/ Municipal Golf Course

Part-Time · Temporary/Seasonal

New hires will be selected for positions based on qualifications

Apply Directly with the City of Salina

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE I

This classification is the entry level of the park & facility maintenance series working under immediate supervision.

Duties:

· Performs manual labor in the care & maintenance of Salina Municipal Golf Course.

· Performs planting & maintenance of trees in golf course including removing trees, shrubs, & stumps.

· Maintains turf & grounds on fairways & greens including seeding, watering, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work & related duties.

· Assists in the installation & maintenance of irrigation systems.

· Recognizes plant diseases & takes appropriate action to counteract.

· May perform some concrete work.

· Performs janitorial duties in & around the golf course.

· Works on special projects & assignments.

· Administers basic first aid, if needed.

· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

· Eighth grade graduate.

· CPR & First Aid certifications desired.

Experience:

· Lawn maintenance or golf course work preferred.

· Previous experience with non-powered hand tools used to maintain grounds at the golf course.

Equipment:

· Non-powered hand tools, hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, shovels, rakes, blowers & hand held non-powered clippers & edgers, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

· Must be able to follow instructions.

· Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.

· Must have excellent problem solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.

· Maintains a high standard of customer service.

· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.

· Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.

· Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.

· Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.

· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

Requirements:

· Sixteen (16) year olds will work in a non-driving capacity.

· Seventeen (17) year olds must possess a valid driver's license to operate utility vehicles & golf carts on city property & non-public access passageways.

· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.

· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.

· Must be available to work shifts.

· Must attend required trainings & meetings.

· Required to review posted event calendars.

· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.

· Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.

· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.

· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.

Pay DOQ EOE:

· $8.25-9.25/hr.

PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE II

This classification is mid-level of the park & facility maintenance series working under general supervision.

Duties:

· Responsible to fulfill the duties of Park & Facility Maintenance I staff, as needed.

· Supervises the Park & Facility Maintenance I staff in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent.

· Diagnose needs for chemical applications.

· Applies fertilizers & pesticides as required & determines ratio based on environmental conditions.

· Diagnose conditions for disease, irrigation, mowing.

· Performs minor electrical & plumbing work.

· Services & performs minor repairs to equipment.

· Performs manual labor in the care, minor construction & maintenance of Salina Municipal Golf Course.

· Performs planting & maintenance of trees in golf course including removing trees, shrubs, & stumps, pruning & spraying.

· Maintains turf & grounds on fairways & greens including seeding, watering, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work, mowing, aerification,& related duties.

· Assists in the installation & maintenance of irrigation systems.

· Recognizes plant diseases & takes appropriate action to counteract.

· May perform some concrete work.

· Performs janitorial duties in & around the golf course.

· Works on special projects & assignments.

· Administers basic first aid, if needed.

· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

· May require a state pesticide applicator's license.

· CPR & First Aid certifications desired.

Experience:

· Employed for one (1) year in Park & Facility Maintenance I position or demonstrated experience and/or skills to advance to Park & Facility Maintenance II position.

· Two (2) years' work in construction, maintenance, mowing, or golf course work.

· Supervisory experience preferred.

· Previous intermediate to advanced experience with tools & equipment used to maintain grounds at the golf course.

Equipment:

· Drives tractors, vehicles, utility vehicles, movers, back hoes, chippers, dump trucks, man-lifts, medium sized loaders, post hole digger, precision mowers, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments.

Hand Tools:

· Chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.

Desired Qualifications:

· Must be able to follow instructions.

· Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.

· Must have excellent problem solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.

· Maintains a high standard of customer service.

· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.

· Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.

· Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.

· Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.

· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

Requirements:

· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

· This is a driving position. Must possess a valid driver's license.

· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.

· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.

· Must be available to work shifts.

· Must attend required trainings & meetings.

· Required to review posted event calendars.

· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.

· Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.

· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.

· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.

Pay DOQ EOE:

· $9.25-10.50/hr.

PARK & FACILITY MAINTENANCE III

This classification is highest level of the park & facility maintenance series working under general supervision.

Duties:

· Responsible for supervising the maintenance & upkeep of the Salina Municipal Golf Course

Oversees daily operations including supervision of any seasonal maintenance crews who have been assigned to the site.

· Responsible to fulfill the duties of Park & Facility Maintenance I & II staff, as needed.

· Supervises the Park & Facility Maintenance I & II staff in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent.

· Diagnose needs for chemical applications.

· Applies fertilizers & pesticides as required & determines ratio based on environmental conditions.

· Diagnose conditions for disease, irrigation, mowing.

· Performs minor electrical & plumbing work.

· Services & performs minor repairs to equipment.

· Performs manual labor in the care, minor construction & maintenance of Salina Municipal Golf Course.

· Performs planting & maintenance of trees in golf course including removing trees, shrubs, & stumps, pruning & spraying.

· Maintains turf & grounds on fairways & greens including seeding, watering, top dressing, planting flowers, weed removal, painting, fence repair, dirt work, mowing, aerification,& related duties.

· Assists in the installation & maintenance of irrigation systems.

· Recognizes plant diseases & takes appropriate action to counteract.

· May perform some concrete work.

· Performs janitorial duties in & around the golf course.

· Works on special projects & assignments.

· Administers basic first aid, if needed.

· Responds in emergency situations within scope of training.

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

· May require a state pesticide applicator's license.

· CPR & First Aid certifications desired.

Experience:

· Employed for one (1) year in Park & Facility Maintenance II position or demonstrated experience and/or skills to advance to Park & Facility Maintenance III position.

· Three (3) years' work in construction, maintenance, mowing, or golf course work.

· Supervisory experience required.

· Previous advanced experience with tools & equipment used to maintain grounds at the golf course.

Equipment:

· Drives tractors, vehicles, utility vehicles, movers, back hoes, chippers, dump trucks, man-lifts, medium sized loaders, post hole digger, precision mowers, rototiller, seeders & top dressers, tractors & attachments.

Hand Tools:

· Chain saws, blowers, power tools, hedge trimmers, sprayers, edgers.

Desired Qualifications:

· Must be able to follow instructions.

· Must be a self-starter & be able to work productively.

· Must have excellent problem solving skills & demonstrate good judgement when completing job duties.

· Maintains a high standard of customer service.

· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.

· Works indoors/outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.

· Communicates well with patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.

· Demonstrates kindness to patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.

· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

Requirements:

· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

· This is a driving position. Must possess a valid driver's license.

· Performs all job tasks according to rules & guidelines of Salina Parks & Recreations' safety program & weather alert procedures.

· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.

· Must be available to work shifts.

· Must attend required trainings & meetings.

· Required to review posted event calendars.

· Must follow scheduling protocols & be able to obtain weekly work schedule.

· Must follow time & attendance guidelines must adhere to payroll requirements.

· Must respond in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.

· Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds frequently.

Pay DOQ EOE:

· $10.50-13.00/hr.

Hours:

· Flexible schedule; 10 to 15 hours/week; mornings and/or afternoon shifts available.

· Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 40 hours/week available.

· Hours may include weekend shifts for snow/debris removal due to extreme weather events.

· Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays & special events.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply Directly with the City of Salina

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Important: You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered.

Contact:

Human Resources Department

Office: 785-833-8018

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