Greenskeeper II

Tulsa County; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Tulsa County is seeking a golf course groundsworker to maintain grounds, operate tractors and specialized equipment, and perform turf care tasks at the South Lakes golf course. This full-time/part-time role requires bending, lifting, and manual labor in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include turf mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, landscaping, and assisting with course maintenance. The position emphasizes safety, following detailed instructions, and adherence to county policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of the eighth grade and over one year of laborer experience in maintenance/construction.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and short correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information to individuals or groups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and turf to an acceptable playing condition.
• Operate tractors and equipment with attachments to till, cultivate, and grade turf areas; apply lime, fertilizer, insecticide, fungicide; mow rough and fairway areas.
• Cut turf on greens and tee areas with hand and power mowers.
• Attach and operate sprinkler systems to irrigate turf.
• Dig, rake, and prepare greens; trim and spray trees; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Manual labor

Education

Eighth grade education

Tools

Tractors

Sprayers

Power tools

Job description

Organization Golf Course South Lakes Pay $16.62 Pay Frequency Hourly Full Time / Part Time Full time Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for the performance of manual, semiskilled, and limited skilled work in the care, maintenance, and repair of the golf course by performing the following duties.

Job Description

• Maintain grounds and turf of golf course in an acceptable playing condition.
• Operate tractors, and specialized equipment using specific attachments, to till, cultivate, and grade new turf areas, to apply prescribed amounts of lime, fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, and to mow rough and fairway areas at designated cut, exercising care not to injure turf or shrubs.
• Cut turf on greens and tee areas, using hand mower and power mower.
• Connect hose and sprinkler systems at designated points on course to irrigate turf.
• Dig and rake ground to prepare new greens, grades, and cleans traps and repairs roadbeds, suing shovels, rakes, spades, and other tools.
• May plant, trim, and spray trees and shrubs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good knowledge of the common practices, methods, tools, and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; to use hand and mechanical tools and equipment, and to develop skill in assigned operations; to operate trucks, small tractors, and other power equipment; and to read and understand chemical labels and warnings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Completion of the eighth grade, and over one year of experience as a laborer performing maintenance and construction work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License possessed for at least 6 months
• Defensive driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hire
• Oklahoma Chemical Service Technicians License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Location South Lakes Golf Main - 1017

• Competitively priced health care package
• Paid time off including vacation pay, holidays and personal time
• Retirement benefits, including a pension
• Education assistance
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Equal Opportunity Policy:

Tulsa County is dedicated to providing an equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals. It is the policy of Tulsa County to recruit, to employ, to compensate, and to promote the most qualified persons for all classified positions within the divisions under the Board of County Commissioners and other participating County offices, solely on the basis of job-related qualifications and competency. Therefore, it is the policy of the participating County offices, including all Board of County Commissioners divisions, that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant with regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including, pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, or other non‑merit based factors or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. The complete text of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity statement is available from the Human Resources Division.

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