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Park golf maintenance (Full Time) - UNITED STATES

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City of High Point, NC | High point North carolina United states
Expires: February 14, 2024

Salary: $32,620.64 - $39,380.64 AnnuallyLocation : High Point, NC 27260Job Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 6609Department: Parks & Recreation Special FacilitiesOpening Date: 07/03/2023Closing Date: ContinuousJob Description The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance on a large municipal golf course; does related work as required
Work is performed under regular supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays
Essential Tasks Performs and assists in general park maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, chemical treatment, planting and general care of grass, plants, and trees.Operates tractors and various power equipment to mow and maintain golf course.Rakes and edges sand traps.Prepares seed beds, lays sod, spreads seed, lime, fertilizer, and straw.Weeds, mulches, prepares plant beds, and plants flowers.Assists in irrigation repairs, building erosion control walls and installing drain lines.Hand waters greens, sets up hose and sprinklers, and under supervision, turns on automatic irrigation system
Cleans and performs simple maintenance on equipment.Changes cup settings, moves tee markers and picks up trash.Does general maintenance as require.Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies
Qualifications QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent.One (1) year experience using the trade tools and equipmentThorough understanding of local, state and federal safety regulations and OSHAValid North Carolina Driver's LicensePhysical RequirementsHearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and necessary to operate equipment safely and enforce safety regulations
Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Must be able to see people at a distance in order to monitor their activities in order to ensure their safety around equipment
Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 correctedAcuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Must be able to see equipment and work aids at close range in order to operate them properly
Both eyes 20/25 correctedDepth perception - Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are
Necessary in order to properly operate equipment and monitor activities for regulation and safety
Depth perception - 4Field of Vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point
Must be able to see a wide span of area to cover grounds and observe people and their activities in order to enforce rules and regulations.Accommodation - Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly
This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye
Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work (equipment operation, observer near at hand, etc.) to distance work (people walking around in vicinity of equipment) to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas
Physical Strength - degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:Medium to Heavy WorkExerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/orExerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently; andA negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.Work requires walking, standing, reaching, climbing, squatting, bending, and stooping, although worker does sit on occasions.Type of Physical DemandsReaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.Mental Activity/RequirementsReasoningAbility to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner
Good judgement is important because often the individual may be working in the absence of a supervisor.Mathematics AbilityUsing arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of arithmetic to arrive at accurate formulas for chemical and paint mixtures.Language AbilityThe ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.Environmental ConditionsPhysical SurroundingsThe Groundskeeper is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures
Combining the type of work performed with the various weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in a hot or cold environment
The position is best suited for someone who doesn't mind getting wet, dirty, and sweaty.HazardsThe Groundskeeper will be exposed to trash, garbage, grass, plants, and various chemicals, gas, oil, and debris
Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other EquipmentItems which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: Push mowers, riding mowers, greens mower, weed-eaters, tractors, jack hammer, power hand tools, chainsaw, pruning saws and shears, dump truck, utility vehicle, hydraulic powered riding equipment, sand trap rakes, sprinklers, irrigation equipment, water hoses, buckets, backpack blowers, backpack pump sprayers, hedge trimmer, basic hand tools, and Personnel Resolution.DisclaimerThis job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point's workforce
This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals
However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point
Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.City of High Point - Benefits Overview Statement The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees
Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites: Benefits Overview The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees
Benefits Booklet =01 By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate
Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager
Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal
"See resume" is not an acceptable answer to any question
Resumes may be uploaded as a supplement to the online application
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and/or the Work History section
Yes, I understand No, I do not agree 02 This position requires that you have a valid NC Driver's License
Do you have a valid NC Driver's License? Yes No, my license is with another state No, my license is expired No, I do not have a valid NC Driver's License 03 The typical golf course maintenance work schedule is 6:30am - 3:00pm on Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-11:30am on Friday, and 6:00am-9:00am on Saturday & Sunday
Weekend work is every other weekend
Are you able to work this schedule? Yes No 04 This position requires that you work in an outdoor setting
Are you comfortable working in an outdoor setting? Yes No 05 Select ALL of the boxes that describe your experience operating equipment for 1 year or more: 1 year or more operating a push mower 1 year or more operating a riding mower 1 year or more operating a weed-eater 1 year or more operating a backpack blower 1 year or more operating pruning saws and shears No experience operating any of the above equipment for 1 year or more 06 Select the ONE box that BEST describes your knowledge of the game of golf: Play golf multiple times a year (2 or more) and have a thorough understanding of the rules
Play golf multiple times a year (2 or more) and have a general understanding of the rules
Have played golf before and have a general understanding of the rules Have played golf before but have little knowledge of the rules Do not play golf but have a general understanding of the rules
Do not play golf and have limited knowledge of the rules
Required Question Recommended Skills
  • Hydraulics
  • Maintenance
  • Painting
  • Recreation
  • Safety Principles
  • Sawing

 
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