Groundskeeper - Highland Hills

Full Salary Ranges:    

Level I: $15.14 - $18.93 Hourly

Level II: $16.69 - $20.87 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges:

Level I: $15.14 - $17.04 Hourly

Level II: $16.69 - $20.87 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages.  This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. 

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is looking for Groundskeepers for our Highland Hills Golf Course and will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of high quality, safe and aesthetically pleasing golf grounds, facilities and equipment. Position may perform duties such as, cup setting, changing tee markers, string trimming, filling and raking sand bunkers and mowing operations. Position will be located at one of the two highly manicured golf courses within the city: Boomerang Links or Highland Hills. 

Position assists in spot watering, syringing greens and adding additions to the irrigation system. Position may assist in the application of fertilizers or pesticides as well as other specialized tasks including irrigation, over-seeding, aerification and topdressing; other duties as assigned.

Scheduling for this position varies and will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as followed by federal law.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

Level I

• Minimal to no previous experience required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Level II

• Previous experience in golf course maintenance operations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Preferred:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively set the course up for daily play, which requires a basic understanding of the game of golf.  Duties include cutting cups, setting tee marker locations, straightening and mowing all ropes and signage as needed and evaluating basic course conditions.
• Ability to work outside under widely varying environmental conditions.
• Possess good manual dexterity to perform the duties assigned.
• Ability to safely operate and perform the duties required of the position.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.

Essential Functions:

Level I

• Cleans and stocks restrooms, empty trash throughout the property including on course, clubhouse, practice facility and maintenance areas.
• Rakes and prepares sand bunkers for daily play.
• Operates golf carts and turf utility vehicles.
• Performs functions required for daily operation, which may include raking and picking up debris, filling divots or repairing ball marks.
• Operates motorized equipment such as string trimmer, walking lawn mower, handheld and backpack leaf blowers and other equipment as needed.
• Operates mowing equipment needed to mow areas of the golf course including greens, tees and approaches.
• Operates specialty equipment such as a greens roller, sod cutter, tow behind blower and edger.

Level II

• Maintains all of the responsibility and can perform the duties of a Level I.
• Operates large mowing equipment needed to mow areas of the golf course including fairways, rough and native areas.
• Operates skilled special equipment used throughout the year including aerification equipment, top dressing equipment, overseed machinery, tractors, skid steers and their accompanying attachments and leaf sweepers.
• Under the direction of a licensed supervisor, assists in the application of fertilizers and pesticides using walk behind spreaders, backpack sprayers and riding sprayers. 
• Performs basic irrigation functions including spot watering and roller base set up and tear down.
• Understands the concept of and the operation of a moisture meter used to manage greens moisture on a daily basis.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Work outside with exposure to all weather elements.
• Long periods of time involved in planting, hand weeding and maintaining grounds using a shovel, rake and other tools.
• Hours may be flexible depending on assigned area, 20-40 hours per week, with weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Extended hours operating grounds equipment - i.e., poly cord trimmers, mowers, & a multitude of other equipment.
• Incumbent may be exposed to loud amplified sound equipment while working grounds.
• Follow workplace safety rules at all times.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and general public.
• Handle difficult situations using tact, patience and good judgment.
• Exposure to vegetation that can cause punctures, biting insects, wildlife, off-leash dogs.
• Mix and use chemicals for weed and grass control following label and local regulations.

Physical Environment

• Vision enough to perform above functions and to read printed instructions.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools.
• Manual labor, prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and walking, climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift arm above shoulder level and to move objects.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE. 

Salary : $15 - $19