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Golf maintenance associate (Contract) - UNITED STATES

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City of Aurora | Aurora Colorado United states
Expires: December 24, 2023

JOB LOCATION

Golf Saddle Rock Maintenance 21710 E Arapahoe Rd Aurora, Colorado 80016-2081

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Diverse community
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation workspaces
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Hiring Salary for this position: $16.00/Hour

This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Golf Maintenance Associates. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position.

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

Saddle Rock Golf Course Maintenance 21710 E Arapahoe Rd. Aurora, CO. 80016

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Diverse community
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation workspaces
The city of Aurora is looking for motivated Seasonal Golf Maintenance Associate. A golf maintenance worker performs manual and skilled labor activities related to maintaining one of the city owned golf courses. The Golf Division operates the courses as a division of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

The Golf Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces department of the city of Aurora focuses on providing a superior golf experience as a recreational outlet at a great value while practicing sound environmental principles.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our work by modeling the CORE 4 Values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service. We welcome all who share these values to apply.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Daily tasks aimed at prepping the course for play and maintaining high level playing conditions may include:
  • Mowing, string trimming, bunker raking, greens rolling, trash removal, hose watering, restroom cleaning and other small/medium equipment operation
  • Assist with various small construction, maintenance and/or irrigation projects
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Employees must be able to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Education/Experience:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Previous golf course maintenance experience preferred but not necessary.
  • Minimum Age: 16 years old
Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a golf maintenance position or operating small power equipment and riding mowers
Knowledge

  • Awareness that the customer experience must be the priority if we are to be successful
  • Understanding that as a government employee, it is our job to serve the public
  • Awareness of the importance of treating everyone with equal respect and kindness
  • Knowledge of basic manual work skills and associated best safety practices
  • Knowledge about the game of golf for safety reasons and customer service
Skills

  • Team oriented attitude willing to help and take direction in an effort to accomplish team objectives
  • Skill in operating small power equipment and riding mowers
Abilities

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of organization
  • Be professional when interacting with fellow-employees and the public
  • Ability to follow instructions and maintain a safe working environment
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Creatively solve problems and help resolve stressful situations in a positive manner
  • Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays
Licenses and Certifications Required

  • Colorado Driver's License (at the discretion of the Supervisor)- within three months of being hired
Essential Personnel

  • When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel
Physical Demands

  • Medium - work that involves lifting/carrying no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance
  • Frequent walking, standing, lifting/carrying heavy objects, pushing, pulling, crouching and kneeling
  • Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
  • Hand/foot/eye coordination for operating equipment and performing other duties
Work Environment

  • Works primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, water, sun, blowing sand and other conditions found in an outdoor environment.
Equipment Used

  • Will operate riding mowers, power tools, misc. equipment and city vehicles related to maintenance operations
  • This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

 
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