Seasonal Specialist - Golf Maintenance

The Seasonal Specialist positions are responsible for a variety of maintenance work including mowing, weeding, edging, watering, planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and light construction. These positions work at either of the City’s two golf courses, Legacy Ridge or Walnut Creek Golf Preserve. Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is required. These positions are physically demanding in nature with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Must be at least 16 years of age for Seasonal Specialist position.

This seasonal position begins April 14^th and ends October 10^th.

SPECIAL NOTE: The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The higher pay rates are reserved for those candidates who display additional skills based on previous background and work independently with more technical responsibilities. 

Part-time and full-time positions are available for candidates age 16 and up. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).
 
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.
 
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of practices used in golf course maintenance, construction and repair
• Operate equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers and hand tools
• Demonstrate understanding and importance of safety rules and procedures
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate the ability to take care of equipment
• Work independently and in a team environment and show initiative to complete tasks
• Assist the public and City staff in a friendly and helpful manner establishing effective working relationships

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

• Mowing
• Weeding
• Edging
• Fly-mowing
• Watering flowers, trees, and shrubs

• Walk-behind mowers
• Sand trap rakes
• Golf carts/utility trucks
• Manual hand tools
• Spray equipment
• Tractors
• Trimming machines
• Other related mowing equipment

• Irrigation and drainage projects
• Greens maintenance programs
• Application of fertilizers and herbicides
• Sodding, top dressing, and tree and shrub planting
• Annual and perennial beds
• Tee and green renovation

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:

• Must be at least 16 years of age for Seasonal Specialist positions (Limited positions are available for 16- and 17-year-olds as there are age requirements for operating some pieces of equipment)
• Valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment

Preferred:

• Landscape and maintenance experience 

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
 
Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk on uneven terrain
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Occasionally step up and down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to constant noise levels of machinery and equipment such as mowers, edgers, and string weed trimmers. May be required to utilize safety precautions that may include the wearing of ear protection and safety goggles when directed by supervisors.

Required Materials and Equipment
Employee may utilize the following: large and small mowing equipment, small landscape equipment (string trimmers, edgers, etc.), small hand tools, fertilizer spreaders, golf carts, tractors, spray equipment, power washers, trenchers, and other general golf course equipment.
 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.
 
We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $17 - $21