Greenskeeper I

City of Chaska; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chaska is seeking a Greenskeeper I to perform daily and seasonal maintenance on The Loop and Chaska Town golf courses, including grounds, structures, and entrance roads. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, bunkers upkeep, turf monitoring, and equipment maintenance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year greenskeeper experience, a valid Minnesota Driver's License, and the ability to obtain a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One or more years of greenskeeper experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim golf course property, maintain bunkers and hazards.
• Identify turf conditions and apply fertilizers/pesticides as needed.
• Maintain course equipment and irrigation systems including sprinklers and parts.
• Maintain all course structures and buildings (Clubhouse, practice facility).
• Interact with the public and respond to questions about maintenance.
• Supervise seasonal and part-time crew members as needed.
• Assist with snow removal using tractors and snow equipment.
• Be flexible for on-call status and assist other departments as required.

Skills

Public interaction

Overtime availability

Equipment operation

Driver's license (MN)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers & trimmers

Sprinkler system

Hand tools

Snow removal equipment

Job description

The Greenskeeper I provides daily and seasonal maintenance for the The Loop & Chaska Town Golf Courses, including its structures, grounds, and entrance roads.

1. Provides mowing and trimming of City's golf course property, including proper maintenance of bunkers and other course hazard areas.
2. Identifies course turf conditions and disease and responds accordingly, including the calibration and application of fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Assists in the maintenance and repair of course equipment and irrigation system, including sprinklers and associated parts.
4. Maintains all course structures and buildings (i.e. Clubhouse, practice facility).
5. Interacts with public, including course users and residents whose property borders on course; responds to concerns and questions regarding course maintenance.
6. Assists with supervision of seasonal and part-time crew members.
7. Occasional assistance with the Chaska Town Course.
8. Assists other departments as needed and as municipal employee maintains flexibility for on-call status.
9. Performs snow removal through use of tractors, trucks, snowplows, and snow loaders.
10. Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One or more years of greenskeeper experience desired

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Class B MN Driver's License desired
• Ability to obtain Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's License
• Prior experience using light equipment and golf course motorized maintenance vehicles
• Available for seasonal overtime requirements

Equipment Used

• Mowers, trimmers, weed whips, woodchipper
• Sprinkler system
• Hand tools
• Snow removal equipment including plows, blowers, shovels

Mental & Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Mental Effort

• Significant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices
• Meeting deadlines for daily course operation and special events
• Professional and appropriate responsiveness when interacting with the public
• Comfort working with heights and confined space

Physical Demands

• Proper and safe operation of both light and heavy equipment and tools
• Varying and some prolonged periods of riding, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, climbing, balancing, and lifting, carrying and moving objects 50+ lbs.

Working Conditions

• Outside in seasonal weather conditions, usually summer
• Golf course hazards including stray golf balls or clubs in play, uneven vehicle paths and course bunkers