Golf Course Technician

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Hampton is looking for part-time golf maintenance technicians who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for landscaping. Candidates should have experience in grounds maintenance and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers free golf for employees and their immediate family, with flexible hours not exceeding 25 per week.

Benefits

Free golf for employees and immediate family

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• One year of grounds technician or skilled labor experience preferred.
• Registered Technician Pesticide License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course grounds and landscaping.
• Perform heavy manual labor outdoors.
• Work as part of a team under general direction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Are you an early riser who likes the freedom of being outdoors? Do you get gratification from nature and seeing things grow? If you enjoy being around a golf course and the golf community then working for golf maintenance in the Parks and Recreation Department is the job for you. We provide onsite training to improve your skills. Benefits include free golf for you and your immediate family.

Minimum Requirements

• Incumbents must be eighteen (18 )years of age. Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED preferred.
• One (1) year of experience as a grounds technician, equipment operator, or in a skilled labor position preferred. Previous experience working on golf courses desirable.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to perform heavy outside manual labor;good interpersonal skills and good customer service skills.
• Registered Technician Pesticide License preferred.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Incumbent performs duties with general direction from a team leader or more senior technician, but works within a team to carry out specific assignments without constant supervision.
• Duties may be performed on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Frequent contact with the general public and other employees is required.
• This position is non-exempt.

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Vacancies are available at the Hamptons Golf Course.This is a part-time position and the weekly hours will be no more than 25 hours per week, and may be less.