Golf Course Groundskeeper

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CITY OF CHENEY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Maintenance Worker

Department: Golf Course

Salary Schedule: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Seasonal Grade 8

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the
maintenance and

improvement of the golf course. Employees assist with the maintenance
and repair

activities at the golf course including pesticide and fertilizer
applications, mowing and

maintenance of the golf course. The employee should posses a strong
mechanical

aptitude as well as effective communication, organizational, technical,
and public

relation skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Course Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and
equipment at the golf

course.

Hauls and shovels sand, rock and dirt.

Follows department and City safety policies and procedures.

Mows course fairways, rough, greens, tee area and open spaces.

Assists with watering and spraying.

Performs horticultural maintenance and operating procedures within
limits of

departmental policies and procedures.

Monitors and assists in the installation and maintenance of sprinkler
system.

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Performs seeding, fertilizing, top dressing and soil conditioning as
well as pest control of

the golf course.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Assists other departments as need arises.

Works closely with the golf course superintendent.

Operates departments equipment including mowers and tools.

Troubleshoots and repairs golf course facilities and equipment.

Repairs or services water pumps, sprinkler heads and related equipment.

Applies fertilizers and pesticides to golf course as needed.

Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Cleans and organizes shop and equipment.

Daily contact with golfers, co-workers, supervisory personnel and
general public is

expected.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 16 years of age.

One to three years of similar or related experience preferred.

Works well with others and the public.

Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and
skills to perform

the job reasonable well within six months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of turf management, plant and weed identification, mechanics
and a working

knowledge of mathematics is preferred.

Ability to operate equipment including mowers, utility trucks, sprayers,
department

vehicles, tractors, chain saws, weed eaters, hand tools and other types
of departmental

equipment.

Should possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

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Capable of using hand tools and equipment required for the job
responsibilities.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects, bending,
kneeling, sitting and

climbing is required daily to fulfill the duties of this position.

Some adverse working conditions exist with this position. Exposure to
hazardous

chemicals, heavy machinery, golfers and excessive noise in all types of
weather

conditions can be expected.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently
required to sit,

stand, walk, run, drive, push, pull, carry, see, hear, speak, crawl, use
hands, climb,

kneel, smell and other similar types of functions.

The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move 100 pounds
and

frequently lift 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to

perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The wo rk environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Most work will

be performed outdoors in various types of conditions.

The job is performed primarily during the daytime hours but must be
available for

special situations and times.

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, department equipment and excessive
noise is

expected.

The duties listed above 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 from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to the

position.

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