TEMP - Laborer

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garland is seeking candidates for a grounds maintenance position responsible for semi-skilled landscaping tasks. Key duties include operating powered equipment to mow, trim, and maintain golf course areas. No prior experience is required, but a valid Texas driver's license is essential.

The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role requires working outside in various environmental conditions, emphasizing safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No previous experience required.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in golf course landscape maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates powered equipment in mowing golf courses.
• Trims trees, prunes shrubbery, and cultivates plant beds.
• Maintains ball washers and water hazards.

Skills

Knowledge of City Safety Procedures

Ability to work in a team environment

Skill in operating smaller golf course equipment

Ability to effectively communicate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Tools

Golf course mowers

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Summary

Responsible for semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and performs related tasks as required.

Pay Rate: $17.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates powered equipment in mowing golf course(s), putting greens, aprons, tees, and rough.
• Operates edgers and trimmers.
• Trims trees, prunes shrubbery, and cultivates shrubs and flowers.
• Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod, plants vegetative material, and pulls weeds.
• Assists in construction of new greens, tees, and fairways by grading, preparing soil and planting.
• Changes cups and tee markers.
• Maintains ball washers, water hazards, and bunkers.
• Operates light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• No previous experience required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• 6 months to 1 year experience in golf course landscape maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of City Safety Procedures
• Knowledge of safety methods and procedures in equipment operation Knowledge of or experience with grounds maintenance equipment
• Skill in operating smaller golf course equipment such as greens mowers, tee mowers, sand trap rakes
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and work in an organized manner
• Ability to work independently of the supervisor
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing.