Groundskeeper - Golf Course

Cityofalice; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & life insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Personal days

Job summary

City of Alice seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform landscaping and upkeep at parks and facilities in Alice, Texas. You will operate mowers and related equipment, assist with irrigation repairs, and help maintain golf course areas as needed.

Requires a Texas driver's license and the ability to follow detailed instructions; good communication and mechanical aptitude are essential. This is a full-time position with benefits including insurance, retirement and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• General knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in the trade.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Performs landscape maintenance including mowing, raking, planting, trimming trees and grass.
• Mows fairways, greens, and rough areas using golf course care techniques.
• Safely operate lawn and turf maintenance equipment.
• Maintain, clean and store assigned equipment per policies.
• Dig and/or fill holes using shovels or lawn care equipment.
• Assist in leveling tee boxes.
• Assist in spreading fertilizer.
• Assist in repairs of irrigation systems.
• Assist in golf cart maintenance including flat tires and batteries.
• Maintain the maintenance barn.

Skills

Instruction following

Communication skills

Trade knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Texas driver's license

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed eaters

Pruning shears

Shovels

Chainsaws

Job description

Primary Purpose

Performs maintenance activities on parks grounds, building, recreational and athletic facilities and small equipment in accordance with established procedures for proper maintenance of equipment, departmental operation and safety.

Education/Certification

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions

Ability to communicate effectively with others

General knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in the trade

Mechanical aptitude

Experience

Prefer 2 years' experience in landscaping, lawncare, and other agricultural work at a golf course

Experience in operating zero-turn mowers and tractors pulling mowers that are PTO driven

Prefer experience in managing pond algae

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Performs landscape maintenance involving mowing, raking, planting, trimming trees, grass and weeds

2. Mow fairway, greens, and rough areas using specific techniques common to golf course care and upkeep

3. Safely operate lawn and turf maintenance equipment

4. Maintain, clean and store assigned equipment according to established policies and procedures.

5. Dig and/or fill holes using shovels or other lawn care equipment

6. Assists in leveling out tee boxes

7. Assists in spreading fertilizer

8. Assists in repairs of irrigation systems

9. Assists in golf cart maintenance including, flat tire repair and battery maintenance

10. General upkeep of the maintenance barn

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Full-time employees receive

• Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee;
• Low-cost vision plan;
• Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
• Employee assistance program;
• 12 paid holidays per year;
• Vacation (80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service, 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service);
• 80 hours of sick leave a year;
• 2 personal days a year

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Lawn mowers, weed eaters, pruning shears, shovels, chainsaws; small hand tools; light truck or van

Posture

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; climbing; crawling; carrying

Motion

Repetitive hand motions; frequent walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching

Lifting

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, insects and wildlife including bees and snakes; dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; work around moving objects or vehicles; may work alone; occasional prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with others in a professional manner.

*All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

*All positions are considered essential and are subject to recall during emergencies

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.