What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Aides/Temporary-Seasonal position at County of San Luis Obispo?
(Not in order of importance)
- Mows greens, tees, fairways, and other turf areas and removes dew from greens.
- Uses verticutters to remove thatch from greens.
- Over-seeds greens, tees, and fairways.
- Cultivates, fertilizes, prunes, and waters turf, plants, and trees.
- Plants and maintains turf, shrubs, trees, and other groundcovers.
- Sprays ornamentals, greens, tees, and fairway turf areas.
- Top-dresses green and tee areas.
- Applies herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides as directed.
- Sets pins and tee markers.
- Operates various hand tools and power equipment such as mowers, edgers, sodcutters, rototillers, saws, trimmers, shredders, and sweepers.
- Installs, repairs, and operates irrigation systems.
- Operates standard office equipment and computer applications.
- Communicates with a wide variety of staff and members of the public in the course of work.
- Enforces rules and regulations to protect the public and the environment.
- Performs restroom and facility janitorial duties.
- Maintains records of course activities and prepares related reports.
It is highly desired that the incumbents have six months of experience working as golf groundskeeper, landscape maintenance, construction, Parks and Recreation, equipment operator, or related field.
- The ideal candidate for the Greenskeeper assignment will have experience with hand and power tools used in the maintenance of golf courses including course setup and equipment operation such as mowers, trimmers, and verticutters.
- The ideal candidate for the Pro Shop assignment will have experience working cooperatively and effectively with the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent
Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment.
Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.
Salary : $17 - $21
