Seasonal Golf Course Groundskeeper

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Colorado Springs invites applications for a Golf Maintenance Worker (Seasonal). The position is seasonal and based at Patty Jewett or Valley Hi golf courses, with varied hours April through October.

Work involves operating turf equipment, maintaining greens and irrigation, and supporting course facilities under supervision. This role includes light maintenance duties, safety around the public, and adherence to city policies.

Qualifications

• Experience using various power and hand tools on outdoor maintenance sites.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and turf maintenance.
• Experience which demonstrates knowledge of golf etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and sand pros
• Load and unload mower baskets, utility vehicles, and pickup trucks
• Maintain driving range, clubhouse, and maintenance areas
• Change putting green cups; top dress green and turf areas
• Repair irrigation by digging up lines from ground level to four feet deep; replacepipe and sprinklers
• Load trucksters with sand and dirt
• Apply fertilizer by filling bin on spreader and pushing and walking behind spreader for long distances
• Pick up trash receptacles and load them into utility vehicles
• Clean golf course facilities and restrooms
• Clean and fuel utility vehicles, mowers, and other fuel-powered equipment after each use; report equipment mechanical issues
• Operate self-propelled mowing equipment

Skills

Power tools

Irrigation systems

Turf maintenance

Tools

Blowers

Chain saws

Shovels

Rakes

Post hole diggers

Job description

Golf Maintenance Worker (PT Maintenance Support) - (Seasonal Position)

About the Job:Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeks a Golf Maintenance Worker for the City's golf courses.

Job Type:Seasonal

Work Schedule:Work will vary based on the needs of the department but will typically be Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (some weekends and holidays required).

Work Location:Patty Jewett Golf Course 1150 E. Caramillo St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or Valley Hi Golf Course 610 S Chelton Road Colorado Springs, CO 80910

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).

Approximate dates of employment will be April - October. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

As a Golf Maintenance Worker, you will:

• Operate equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and sand pros
• Load and unload mower baskets, utility vehicles, and pickup trucks
• Maintain driving range, clubhouse, and maintenance areas
• Change putting green cups; top dress green and turf areas
• Repair irrigation by digging up lines from ground level to four feet deep; replacepipe and sprinklers
• Load trucksters with sand and dirt
• Apply fertilizer by filling bin on spreader and pushing and walking behind spreader for long distances
• Pick up trash receptacles and load them into utility vehicles
• Clean golf course facilities and restrooms
• Clean and fuel utility vehicles, mowers, and other fuel-powered equipment after each use; report equipment mechanical issues
• Operate self-propelled mowing equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Various power and hand tools including blowers, chain saws, shovels, rakes, and post hole diggers
• Irrigation systems and turf maintenance

Ability to:

• Safely use riding and push mowers, aerifiers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers
• Safely use tools and equipment properly and safely
• Understand and follow oral instructions
• Work around the public in a safe and courteous manner
• Provide excellent customer service
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Experience which demonstrates knowledge of golf etiquette

Physical Demands:This position requires the ability to work outside in all weather conditions; sit, climb, balance, bend, crawl, stoop, twist, reach, pull, stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds (with assistance) occasionally; and work around noisy equipment daily.