Golf Course Maintenance Lead Day Laborer

City of Everett; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Maintenance Lead Day Laborer for a seasonal position. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks to ensure the golf course meets tournament quality standards. Responsibilities include mowing, fertilizing, and operating equipment, while also supervising other seasonal staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of turf management and safety practices, with the ability to work under varying weather conditions. Join a team that values hard work and dedication, and contribute to creating an enjoyable golfing experience for all.

Benefits

Pro-rated city benefits

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in turf maintenance required.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License needed before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of golf course and equipment.
• Supervise seasonal employees and maintain work records.
• Operate various equipment for course upkeep.

Skills

Turf management principles

Turf irrigation knowledge

Safety precautions

Operation of small hand tools

Record-keeping using software

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work with the public

Strenuous labor tasks

Flexible scheduling

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Light-duty trucks

Tractors

Backhoes

Sprayers

Aerators

Job description

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

LEAD DAY LABORER (DLIV)

(9 month position)

$25.22 - $30.63/hr plus benefits

The City of Everett Parks Department is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Golf Maintenance Technician. This employment will not exceed nine months in duration. It is mandatory that the employee in this position contribute to the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. This contribution is refundable upon request at the completion of employment. These positions are provided with pro-rated City of Everett benefits. This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

NATURE OF WORK

The Golf Course Maintenance Lead Day Laborer performs a variety of physical tasks involved in the maintenance of golf courses and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Golf and Athletics Supervisor or designee, although actual work assignments and review may be exercised by higher-level parks personnel. The Golf Course Maintenance Lead Day Laborer may supervise other seasonal employees. Many duties are performed independently to conform to prescribed standards. The work includes responsibility for observation, decision making, recording, and repair of damage to the golf course.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

An employee in this position performs routine seasonal maintenance of the golf course, picks up litter and garbage, maintaining a tournament quality image; mows, prepares the course for play, sprays, loads, hauls, fertilizes, aerates, and performs other related turf cultural practices. Makes repairs, cleans, refurbishes, and rebuilds turf equipment, irrigation, and sprayer apparatus. Maintains work records, time sheets, and spray records. Operates various equipment like light-duty trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, dump bed trucks (both 3 and 5 yard), single and multiple gang mowers, backhoes, sprayers, aerators, and other related equipment. Performs other related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are considered critical to successful performance in this position:
• Considerable knowledge of turf management cultural principles, practices, and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in working with turf irrigation.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and the ability to identify hazards.
• Ability to operate small hand and power tools and light equipment, autos, and pickup trucks.
• Ability to utilize computer software to maintain field and maintenance records.
• Ability and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions and to keep accurate work records.
• Ability and willingness to work well with other employees and the public.
• Ability and willingness to perform strenuous labor tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, city staff from other departments, and the public.
• Ability and willingness to support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace.
• Ability and willingness to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel; ability to plan, organize, and guide the work activities of others.
• Ability and willingness to proactively address potential employee issues.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Ability and willingness to work safely and in compliance with city policies and standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two years’ experience in turf maintenance.
• Must have, or be able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• The possession of or ability to obtain a current First Aid Card, CPR Certificate.
• Submission to a comprehensive background check.
• Must have, or be able to obtain prior to employment, a motor vehicle driving abstract from Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• The possession of, or ability to obtain, a current WA State Pesticide Applicators License.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers. Completed applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. In addition to the submission of a completed application, an oral board panel and a final interview will be required of applicants as part of this hiring process.

Opening Date: 4/15/2025

Closing date: Until Filled

Apply Immediately

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The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of work, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee and the ability to work regularly is a requirement for continued employment.