Golf Course Grounds Keeper - SEASONAL

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

Duration: 8 to 9 months
Tentative Start Date: Mid-March to early-April
Work Hours: 20 to 30 hours per week
Work Schedule: 

• Weekdays: Mornings
• Weekends: Some weekend morning shifts
• Flexibility depends on golf course needs.

Wages: $15.00 - $17.00

Must be 18 years of age or older.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:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum age 18.
• Familiarity with the rules of golf and golf course etiquette.

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.

Salary : $15 - $17