Part-Time Golf Course Worker

Tulsa County; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulsa County is seeking a part-time grounds maintenance worker to help care for and repair golf course areas. The role involves manual labor outdoors under supervision, with tasks including mowing, tilling, and basic turf management.

Candidates should be 16 or older, with the ability to read simple instructions, follow safety guidelines, and operate basic turf equipment. The position offers hourly pay and flexible part-time hours depending on season and course needs.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required; must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to perform manual maintenance tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining grounds and turf to ensure acceptable playing conditions.
• Operate tractor and mowing equipment to till, grade, and cut turf areas as directed.
• Set up and connect irrigation and sprayer systems as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Manual labor endurance

Equipment operation

Following directions

Education

No experience required

Tools

Tractor

Lawn mower

Sprayer

Job description

Organization Parks Department Pay $14.44 Pay Frequency Hourly Full Time / Part Time Part time

Job Summary Under general supervision, is responsible for the performance of manual, semiskilled work in the care, maintenance and repair of areas by performing the following duties.

Job Description

Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8) All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in maintaining grounds and turf of golf course in an acceptable playing condition.
• May operate tractor, and specialized equipment using specific attachments, to till, cultivate, and grade new turf areas, to apply prescribed amounts of lime, fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, and to mow rough and fairway areas at designated cut, exercising care not to injure turf or shrubs.
• Cut turf on green and tee areas, using hand mower and power mower.
• Connect hoses and sprinkler systems at designated points on course to irrigate turf.
• Dig and rake ground to prepare new greens, grades, and clean traps and repair road beds, using shovels, rakes, spades, and other tools.
• May plant, trim, and spray trees and shrubs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the common practices, methods, tools, and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; and of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; to use hand and mechanical tools and equipment; to develop skill in assigned operations; to operate trucks, small tractors, and other power equipment; and to read and understand chemical labels and warnings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

No Prior experience or training required. Must be at least 16 years of age.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License possessed for at least 6 months preferred Defensive driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hired preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. Location South Lakes Golf Main - 1017 Working for Tulsa County means your expertise will be valued at a place that aims to help you succeed while empowering you to expand your skills. It also means you’ll get great, comprehensive benefits including:

• Competitively priced health care package
• Paid time off including vacation pay, holidays and personal time
• Retirement benefits, including a pension
• Education assistance
• Much more

Equal Opportunity Policy: Tulsa County is dedicated to providing an equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals. It is the policy of Tulsa County to recruit, to employ, to compensate, and to promote the most qualified persons for all classified positions within the divisions under the Board of County Commissioners and other participating County offices, solely on the basis of job-related qualifications and competency. Therefore, it is the policy of the participating County offices, including all Board of County Commissioners divisions, that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant with regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including, pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, or other non-merit based factors or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. The complete text of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity statement is available from the Human Resources Division.

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