Groundskeeper - Beavers Bend State Park Golf Course

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION; Broken Bow (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

566 Department of Tourism and Recreation seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain Beavers Bend State Park Golf Course. You will cut grass, maintain landscaping and assist with snow removal as needed, working under Property and Maintenance Managers.

Requirements include being at least 18, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and a valid driver's license. The role is full-time and on-site with a starting wage of $15.00 per hour, rising after a one-year trial period.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform bending, stooping, squatting, walking.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, weeds, trees and brush.
• Operates and maintains equipment like lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and trimmers.
• Plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Maintains current landscaping including applying mulch, and pruning or deadheading bushes and shrubs.
• Removes trash, debris, and snow from common areas.
• Checks permanent recreation equipment for safety concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Valid driver’s license

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Job Posting Title Groundskeeper - Beavers Bend State Park Golf Course Agency 566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION Supervisory Organization Cedar Creek Golf Course–c/o Beavers Bend

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The starting pay for this position is $15.00/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $15.45/hr.

Basic Purpose Working with Property and Maintenance Mangers, positions in this job family are responsible for maintaining outdoor spaces including lawns, gardens, and recreation areas.

Typical Job Duties

• Cuts grass, weeds, trees and brush
• Operates and maintains equipment like lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and trimmers.
• Plants flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Maintains current landscaping including applying mulch, and pruning or deadheading bushes and shrubs.
• Removes trash, debris, and snow from common areas.
• Checks permanent recreation equipment for safety concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to perform tasks that involve regular bending, stooping, squatting, walking and lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate an attention to detail
• Posses the ability to problem-solve
• Posses the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of people

Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.