Position Introduction

The golf course maintenance worker, under supervision of the golf course superintendent, assistant golf course superintendent and assistant-in-training, performs golf course maintenance and other landscape duties on the golf course property. The golf course maintenance worker uses and operates golf course maintenance and/or landscaping tools, and equipment as needed to maintain golf course property and landscapes.

Functions:

• Mowing and maintaining of greens, tees, fairways, rough, native areas and any other areas as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Raking, trimming and maintaining of bunkers as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Hand-watering of turf areas as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Hand trimming/edging cart paths, curbs, trees, etc. as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Application of some pesticides and fertilizers under the direction and supervision of his/her supervisor.
• Operates and uses golf course maintenance equipment and tools correctly and safely as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Ensures that the assigned equipment being used is working at all times; refills fuel daily; cleans equipment daily; and reports equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately.
• Provides basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent and returns equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility.
• Informs his/her supervisor of any issues, problems or failures on or around the golf course property immediately.
• Performs other duties essential to the operation as directed by his/her supervisor.

Required Education

None

Required Experience

None

Skills:

• Perform record keeping operations
• Read and Understand basic written and verbal directions
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays