Golf Course Tech

Yarmouth; Bass River (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Yarmouth is seeking a Golf Course Tech to join the Golf team. The role reports to the Golf Course Assistant Superintendent and performs routine outdoor maintenance, operating turf equipment, and supporting construction and repair on the course.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and one year of golf course maintenance experience, plus a Massachusetts Class D driver’s license. Evening and weekend work is required; benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year experience in golf course maintenance or operating a variety of landscaping and turf equipment, equipment maintenance preferred as well as construction and maintenance activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Special Requirements: A Massachusetts Class D Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks as a crew member on the golf course.
• Operate turf equipment and related power tools.
• Inspect equipment before use and report major issues.
• Perform mowing, edging, pruning, and basic landscaping tasks.
• Occasionally perform winter plowing, sanding, and salting.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail].

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• Job Title: Golf Course Tech
• Department/ Division: Community Services/Golf
• Union Affiliation: SEIU A
• Status: Full-time
• Pay Grade: Grade 7
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Pay Rate: Starting $26.91 per hour (position range $26.91-$32.82/hour), plus benefits

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Golf Course Tech to join the Golf team!

Working under the general supervision of the Golf Course Assistant Superintendent, performs a variety of routine tasks as a member of a crew on assigned location. Work is generally performed outdoors under variable weather conditions and near hazards normally associated with golf courses.

Seeds, loams, fertilizes, rakes, rolls, weeds, mows, and waters lawn areas; plants, trims, cuts and sprays hedges, shrubbery and flowers; trims and cuts trees; rakes up and disposes of rubbish and leaves.

Skilled and Technical work assisting in construction, maintenance or repair projects; including work in operating automotive special purpose golf course equipment; all other related work as required.

Inspects equipment according to prescribed checklist prior to operation to assure that all controls and safety devices are functioning properly; lubricates and makes minor adjustments and performs maintenance on equipment as necessary; reports major problems to supervisor so that repairs can be made.

Operates turf equipment of moderate complexity and a variety of light and heavy equipment. Examples include; riding lawn mowers; snow plows; and associated power and hand tools; performs minor maintenance on equipment; digs holes by hand and may perform irrigation repairs. In the winter, may be required to remove snow and ice by plowing, sanding, salting roads and sidewalks on the golf course.

Performs similar and/or related work as required or as situation dictates. Required to work evening and weekend hours.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year experience in golf course maintenance or operating a variety of landscaping and turf equipment, equipment maintenance preferred as well as construction and maintenance activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

A Massachusetts Class D Driver’s license is required.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Aff… We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at [phone] x1274 or email [e-mail] for assistance.