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Golf Course Grounds Keeper - Seasonal (Full Time) - UNITED STATES

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City of Waukee | Waukee Iowa United states
Expires: March 4, 2024

JOB PURPOSE
The Golf Course Grounds Keeper assists in the maintenance and operation of the Sugar Creek Golf Course grounds.

Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday mornings with some weekend shifts. Flexibility dependent on golf course needs.
We are looking for candidates who can work from Mid March - November and May - Mid August.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Wages: $13.00 - $15.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
  • Mows grass and trims tee boxes, fairways, roughs, fringes, greens and around the golf course.
  • Operate mowing equipment, hand trimmers, golf cart, hand rakes, shovels and all equipment necessary to complete the job.
  • Assists with repairs and maintenance of the irrigation system.
  • Maintains all power equipment including cleaning equipment after each day of use and monitoring power equipment maintenance.
  • Assist in general golf course maintenance such as: changing cup positions, moving tee blocks, hand watering and debris removal (sticks and leaves).
  • Clean and wash golf carts.
  • Empties trash bins, sorts recycling and takes to designated location for pick-up.
  • Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
  • Create and participate in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
  • Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
  • Exhibit a cheerful attitude.
  • React to a work environment that will change day to day, requiring quick departure from and reorganization of one’s schedule.
  • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed while under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
  • Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a positive attitude, professional manner and professional appearance in all situations.
  • Uphold the Waukee Parks & Recreation Mission Statement with integrity and professionalism.
  • Attentive to City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and procedures ensuring that all work meets these standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum age 18.
  • Familiarity with the rules of golf and golf course etiquette.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Required to lift to shoulder height and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to climb in and out of golf carts and other modes of transportation.
  • Able to maneuver along walkways, trails and undeveloped areas.
  • Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, vendors and the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.
  • During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled work day.
  • Standard work hours will be 7 days per week, typically between 5:30am and dusk.
  • To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours at Waukee Sugar Creek Golf Course.
  • There is no residency requirement for this position.


 
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