Greenskeeper

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking a Golf Course Maintenance worker to perform routine maintenance across municipal golf facilities under supervision. Responsibilities include operating mowing equipment, trimming, litter removal, sand trap upkeep, and restroom cleaning, with opportunities for minor repairs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of golf course maintenance experience; CDL is preferred but not required. Safe, team-oriented work culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months golf course maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and small tractors to maintain the golf course.
• Mow and maintain driving range tees, fairways, and holes.
• Collect litter, maintain sand traps, and clean restrooms.
• Provide minor repairs and routine maintenance to facilities.
• Transport ice and water coolers for golfers.
• Refill and replace as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowing equipment

Job description

Summary Responsible for performing a combination of duties related to golf course maintenance under the direct supervision of a lead person or superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate various types of equipment such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, small utility tractors with attachments, edgers, small hand tools such as shovels and hand rakes to help maintain golf course.
• Mow and maintain the driving range tees, fairways and holes of the golf courses.
• Collect and dispose of litter and debris from golf course, buildings and restrooms.
• Maintain the sand traps by operating a riding sand trap rake.
• Clean and sanitize course restrooms.
• Provide minor and routine repairs and maintenance to facilities including the Tournament Center for special events.
• Transport and place ice and water filled coolers on the courses for golfers use.
• Refill and replace as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 6 months experience in golf course maintenance
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 1 year experience in golf course maintenance (training available)
• Commercial Drivers License preferred, not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of City Safety Procedures
• Knowledge of safety methods and procedures in equipment operation
• Knowledge of or experience with grounds maintenance equipment
• Skill in operating smaller golf course equipment such as greens mowers, tee mowers, sand trap rakes
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and work in an organized manner
• Ability to work independently of the supervisor
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as necessar

Licenses and Certifications

None

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.