Golf Tractor Operator Leader

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Golf Course Maintenance Lead at the Sewells Point Golf Course in Norfolk, VA. You will supervise tractor operators, greenskeepers and laborers to keep greens, tees, fairways and surrounding areas in top playing condition.

Responsibilities include operating mowing and heavy equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, and applying fertilizers per manufacturer’s directions.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check and E-Verify.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Minimum one year golf course maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff of greenskeepers and laborers.
• Operate mowing and heavy equipment.
• Maintain irrigation systems and turf areas.
• Ensure safety standards and deadlines.

Skills

Team leadership

Golf course maintenance

Reading & writing

Tools

Gas/diesel tractors

Irrigation systems

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA Sewells Point Golf Course. The purpose of this position is to serve as a leader and to perform a variety of duties necessary for the maintenance of the Golf Course shrubbery, irrigation systems, greens, tees, fairways, rough and adjacent areas to keep them in the best possible playing condition.

Duties

Help

Assists the supervisor in the daily training, guidance and supervision of a staff of tractor operators, greenskeepers and laborers who are responsible for performing a variety of duties necessary for the maintenance of the Golf Course greens, tees, fairways, rough and adjacent areas to keep them in the best possible playing condition.

Relays instructions received from the supervisor and ensures the work is carried out in compliance with instructions given and Safety Standards. Demonstrates proper work methods and may inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure that all instructions, procedures and deadlines have been met. Reports the status of work in progress and any causes for delays to the supervisor.

Operates gas and diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including a gang real mower, off-set counter-balanced rotary mower, sweeper, aerator, fertilizer spreader, sod cutter, stump remover, front-end loader, back-hoe and grading blade.

Operates a dump truck, truckster, portable pump, utility mower, weed eater and other types of heavy-duty equipment needed to do daily maintenance, make special repairs and to do tree pruning, trimming or planting. Uses a variety of hand tools, including an axe, crow bar, wheelbarrow, sod edger, sod lifter, shovel, spade, hoe, rake, pruning sheers and other types of specialized hand tools.

Mows lawns at designated cuts; removes debris, dead grass, broken tree limbs, leaves and keeps assigned areas clean, presentable and as attractive as possible. Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around buildings, fences, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks and other such locations. Applies the proper amounts of fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and nemacides according to manufacturer's directions and instructions.

Maintains, repairs and installs irrigation system lines, sprinkler heads and low voltage electric lines and switches associated with automatic irrigation systems. Performs preventive maintenance on gas and diesel powered machinery and other types of mechanical equipment and hand tools used to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

Must be able to read and write and understand both written and verbal instructions. Must posses a minimum one-year documented experience in golf course maintenance. Must have the ability to lead a small staff and work independently. must have a general knowledge of maintenance of fine turf, trees and ornamentals, skill in the use of a variety of power/hand tools and equipment pertinent to gold course maintenance. Must possess the skill to operate manual transmission vehicles and maneuver driver-operated machinery in spaces that are small, tight, and confined spaces with small turning radius, hills and steep grades.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.