Laborer (Golf)

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Station Oceana, Golf Branch, Morale Welfare and Recreation Department, is seeking a golf course maintenance worker to keep tees, rough and adjacent areas in prime playing condition.

The role covers changing cups, mowing, edging, irrigation support, and seasonal maintenance, with extensive operation of turf equipment and basic repairs. A valid driver's license and willingness to work weekends/holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and write is preferred.
• General knowledge of lawn care, and ability to operate mowers, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to drive vehicles such as pickup trucks.
• Ability to operate all types of turf equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tees, rough and adjacent areas to keep them in prime condition.
• Change cups, move tee markers, remove trash and mow relevant areas.
• Rake/edge bunkers, water greens, assist irrigation and drainage maintenance.
• Operate greens and other turf equipment; perform minor repairs and cleaning.
• Paint/maintain course accessories and assist with seasonal tasks.

Skills

Follow verbal instructions

Read and write

Lawn care knowledge

Operate mowers/maintenance equipment

Drive pickup trucks

Operate turf equipment

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Naval Air Station, Oceana, Morale Welfare and Recreation Department, Golf Branch. Incumbent is to perform a variety of duties necessary for the maintenance of the golf course tees, rough and adjacent areas to keep them in the best possible playing condition.

Duties

Performs a variety of golf course maintenance tasks, such as changing cups and moving tee markers, removing trash, mowing tees, collars an apron, green and tee banks, rough and adjacent areas; raking and edging bunkers; removing leaves and debris; hand watering greens and other areas; aerating and ornamental shrubs; installing and maintaining flower beds; assisting with installing and maintaining irrigation and drainage systems; etc. May apply fertilizers and soil conditioners under direct supervision. Assists in maintaining course accessories such as ball washers, shoe brushes, etc.

Operates all types of basic power turf maintenance equipment, including but not limited to greens mowers, both walking and riding triplex types; out front rotary mowers, push mowers, brush cutters, power reel mowers, power sand trap rakes, aerators, verticutters, seeders, trucksters, etc. May be provided the opportunity to learn to operate tractors with various attachments and/or tractor loader/backhoes. Operates a variety of related equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, chippers, hedge trimmers, blowers, tillers, edgers, etc. Uses all types of hand tools such as rakes shovels, hoes, axes, etc.

Services equipment before use; may do minor repairs and adjustments as necessary. Cleans equipment after use and informs Equipment Manager of problems encountered.

Cleans building interiors, including bathrooms and replenishes supplies as necessary. Paints interior spaces; repairs and paints course accessories during the off-season.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• This position is subject to an irregular schedule to include weekends, holidays, and seasonal work.
• Required to lift 45 lbs. without assistance, and 100 lbs. or more with assistance.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)
• Ability to operate a manual transmission is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

• The employee must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and write is preferred.
• Must have a general knowledge of lawn care, ability to operate mowers, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to drive vehicles such as pickup trucks.
• The ability to operate all types of turf equipment is strongly preferred.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

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