Golf Course Laborer - Part Time

St. Joseph Missouri; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A city department in St. Joseph is seeking seasonal Laborers to perform general maintenance at the golf course. Responsibilities include operating mowing equipment, maintaining turf areas, and assisting with various projects from April to November. Candidates should have a high school diploma, Driver's License, and a willingness to work flexible hours in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Experience in lawn care maintenance beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides general maintenance to golf course, including changing cups and dumping trash.
• Operates equipment for mowing and trimming.
• Assists in seasonal repairs, including painting and snow removal.

Skills

Operating small riding mower

Using chainsaws

Knowledge of turf grasses

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Push mowers

Weed-eaters

Job description

Location: St. Joseph, MO

Job Id:593

# of Openings:3

JOB TITLE: Laborer (Seasonal)

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities

SALARY: $13.75/hr.

Job Summary

To provide general maintenance to golf course including daily routine jobs throughout summer and various fall/winter projects.

Season is normally from April through November.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine daily assignments such as changing cups, tee markers, dump trash, edge, and rake sand traps.
• Operates small equipment such as green and tee mowers, push mowers and weed-eaters for trimming and mowing on course and parking lots.
• Performs general operator maintenance on equipment used.
• Assists in general seasonal repairs such as snow removal, painting, replacing worn parts, dead tree, and limb removal.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in minor irrigation system repairs.
• Hand water greens and other areas as needed.
• Assists in spraying chemicals in rough, around trees, and fence lines.
• Assists in delivery of equipment for city sponsored events and projects.
• May on occasion work with prison work release inmates.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to; being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in operating small riding mower, weed-eaters, push mowers, chainsaws, and other golf course related accessories.
• Knowledge of basic turf grasses associated with golf course helpful, but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends (limited hours), and holidays.
• Ability to work around users and to follow instructions to carry out assignments.
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a variety of equipment used in routine maintenance, including power & hand tools, chainsaws, weed-eaters, push mower, green and tee mowers, and other related equipment. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Majority of work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment, where weather conditions can vary from extreme heat and cold, with high levels of dust, dirt, fumes, and noise. Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms and hands frequently. Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in lawn care maintenance and/or golf course maintenance beneficial.

City of St. Joseph | 1100 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, 64501 | (816)-271-5300