Part-Time Golf Course Worker

Tulsa County; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulsa County's Parks Department is seeking a part-time grounds maintenance worker to help care for golf course areas. Duties include turf upkeep, equipment operation, irrigation, and minor landscaping tasks.

Requires ability to perform manual labor, follow instructions, and handle tools safely. CDL/driving tests may be required; safety policies apply. This role is safety-sensitive and part-time with hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the common practices, methods, tools, and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance work; and of hazards and safety precautions.
• 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.
• Ability to read and understand chemical labels and warnings; operate trucks and small tractors; and read instructions.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining grounds and turf of golf course in an acceptable playing condition.
• Operate tractor and equipment to till, cultivate, and grade turf areas, apply lime, fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, and mow rough and fairways.
• Cut turf on greens and tees with hand and power mowers.
• Connect hoses and sprinkler systems to irrigate turf.
• Dig and rake ground to prepare greens, grades, and repair areas.
• May plant, trim, and spray trees and shrubs.

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