Groundskeeper - Lake Murray Golf Course

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 44,271,000; Full time

Job summary

The 566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION is seeking a Groundskeeper for Lake Murray Golf Course. This full-time position maintains lawns, gardens, and recreation areas and requires physical fitness.

Responsibilities include cutting grass, operating lawn equipment, planting and pruning, keeping landscaping tidy, removing debris, and ensuring safety of recreation equipment; a valid driver’s license is required.

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.

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.

Job description

Job Posting Title Groundskeeper - Lake Murray Golf Course Agency 566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION Supervisory Organization Lake Murray Golf Course 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.

Job Description

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.

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Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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