Greenskeeper II

Tulsa County; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Tulsa County is seeking a dedicated individual for lawn maintenance at LaFortune Golf Course. Responsibilities include maintaining the golf course's grounds, operating various equipment, and performing manual labor tasks efficiently.

Ideal candidates should have knowledge of maintenance practices and the ability to work rigorously. Required qualifications include a valid Oklahoma driver's license along with relevant experience in maintenance and construction work.

Compensation is $16.62 per hour, with full time/part time options available.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of common maintenance practices and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and Chemical Service Technicians License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and turf in acceptable condition.
• Operate equipment to grade and cultivate turf areas.
• Irrigate turf using designated hose and systems.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance work

Ability to use hand and mechanical tools

Ability to read and understand chemical labels

Heavy manual labor capability

Education

Completion of eighth grade

Over one year of maintenance experience

Tools

Tractors

Hoses and sprinkler systems

Hand mowers

Job description

Organization

LaFortune Golf

Pay

$16.62 per hour (Hourly, Full Time/Part Time)

Job Summary

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

Essential Job Functions

• 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

All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Good knowledge of the common practices, methods, tools, and materials of varied, semi-skilled 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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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. 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. 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

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.

Location

LaFortune Park Golf Course. Working for Tulsa County means your expertise will be valued at a place that aims to help you succeed while empowering you to expand your skills.

Benefits

• Competitively priced health care package
• Paid time off including vacation pay, holidays and personal time
• Retirement benefits, including a pension
• Education assistance
• Much more

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.

Contact: 918-596-5095