Grounds Maintenance - Big Met

Nogcsa; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Description: The Golf Course Grounds Maintenance person maintains and enhances Cleveland Metroparks golf courses by performing semi-skilled work, and as capable and assigned, skilled work on all aspects of the golf course.

Essential Functions:

• Performs semi-skilled work, and as capable and assigned, skilled work in golf grounds maintenance including cutting cups, raking bunkers, and mowing greens, tees, and fairways exercising a degree of independent judgement.
• Performs semi-skilled work, and as capable and assigned, skilled work in golf course irrigation, drainage, and turf maintenance practices.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge and proficiency in the handling and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Operates and maintains the following equipment: green, tee, and fairways mowers, tank sprayers, greens roller, tractors, topdressers, spreaders, and other related turf equipment.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding areas for oneself, co-workers, and the public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
• Informs Supervisor of key issues promptly.
• Provides work direction, changes work assignments, and corrects work activity of other employees, as assigned.
• Performs assigned duties with efficiency and attention to detail.

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (Big Met)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Fairview Park, Ohio

Job Status: Sourcing

State: OH

Qualifications:

• Minimum two year degree in Turfgrass Science or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience working on a golf course with golf specific grounds maintenance (preferred).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license under the laws of the State of Ohio.
• Pesticide license CAT 8 Turf endorsement (preferred).
• Familiar with golf etiquette and the rules of golf.
• Preferred experience with basic maintenance of turf equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with a teamwork approach that recognizes the contribution of all employees.
• Keeps current with new production methods, techniques, and materials by work assignment locations.
• Possess the necessary written and oral communication skills to communicate professionally.

Compensation: $22.39 per hour with a $1.00 increase each six months until achieving the wage rate of $24.39 per hour.

How to Apply: Please visit our career site at www.clevelandmetroparks.com; reference job #24309.

Date: ASAP

Education Level: College

Company Name: Cleveland Metroparks

Company Address: 4811 Valley Parkway

City: Fairview Park

Zip Code: 44126

Website: www.clevelandmetroparks.com

Contact Name: Lori Mullins

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Phone Number: [phone]