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City of Newport News | Newport news Virginia United states
Expires: March 28, 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
GOLF COURSE TECHNICIAN
(GOLF COURSE)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM
Human Resources
Newport News, Virginia Department
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of activities associated with the care,
maintenance and beautification of the Deer Run Golf Course. Reports to a Crew Supervisor B.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs a variety of grounds maintenance activities such as mowing, weeding, edging, raking,
watering, and mulching on the Deer Run Golf Course; rakes sand traps, patches holes, cleans grounds
to include removing trash and debris; clears wooded areas, trails and ditches.
Operates equipment to include green, fairway, tee, and rough mowers as well as aerators. Ensures the
safety of City equipment, private property, and individuals by following proper safety procedures;
performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment
malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Grounds Maintenance – Knowledge of the techniques, tools, methods, practices, procedures and
materials related to grounds maintenance, landscaping, and vegetation control.
Equipment Operation – Knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and
maintaining assigned equipment.
Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
equipment operation, hazardous materials, traffic patterns and conditions, and other work related
precautions.
PC# 70322; 79956, 79957
Page 1 of 2 Revised 8/01/2022
REQUIRED SKILLS
Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and
professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and
organizations, and the public.
Time Management –Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Communication – Ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively so others will
understand. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in
writing.
Mathematics – Ability to perform basic arithmetic applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires 1 year of golf course maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, sex offender
registry check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
This position requires pre-employment medical examination.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding
work.
Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling.
May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and
materials (20-50 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth,
texture, and visual cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes,
hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, animals/wildlife, or water
hazards.
PC# 70322; 79956, 79957
Page 2 of 2 Revised: 8/01/2022
Expires: March 28, 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
GOLF COURSE TECHNICIAN
(GOLF COURSE)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM
Human Resources
Newport News, Virginia Department
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of activities associated with the care,
maintenance and beautification of the Deer Run Golf Course. Reports to a Crew Supervisor B.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs a variety of grounds maintenance activities such as mowing, weeding, edging, raking,
watering, and mulching on the Deer Run Golf Course; rakes sand traps, patches holes, cleans grounds
to include removing trash and debris; clears wooded areas, trails and ditches.
Operates equipment to include green, fairway, tee, and rough mowers as well as aerators. Ensures the
safety of City equipment, private property, and individuals by following proper safety procedures;
performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment
malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Grounds Maintenance – Knowledge of the techniques, tools, methods, practices, procedures and
materials related to grounds maintenance, landscaping, and vegetation control.
Equipment Operation – Knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and
maintaining assigned equipment.
Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
equipment operation, hazardous materials, traffic patterns and conditions, and other work related
precautions.
PC# 70322; 79956, 79957
Page 1 of 2 Revised 8/01/2022
REQUIRED SKILLS
Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and
professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and
organizations, and the public.
Time Management –Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Communication – Ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively so others will
understand. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in
writing.
Mathematics – Ability to perform basic arithmetic applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires 1 year of golf course maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, sex offender
registry check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
This position requires pre-employment medical examination.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding
work.
Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling.
May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and
materials (20-50 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth,
texture, and visual cues or signals.
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes,
hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, animals/wildlife, or water
hazards.
PC# 70322; 79956, 79957
Page 2 of 2 Revised: 8/01/2022
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