GC Landscape Maintenance

Description

Golf Course Landscape Maintenance

General Summary:

This position fills a vital role in our Grounds Maintenance Staff at The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills, maintaining the surrounding landscape beds, clubhouse, and Adventure golf property. This position is seasonal in nature and operates from approximately March to November of each year. The hours will be flexible and weather dependent throughout the season. You will have the opportunity to earn 32 - 40 hours on a weekly basis. Weekend and Holiday shifts are required in a rotational format and are usually about 3-4 hours each day in the morning. Exact hours and days of work will vary slightly throughout the season depending on weather conditions and the time of year. Morning and afternoon shifts are available with peak season morning shifts starting as early as 5:00 am.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Ride mowing of clubhouse, Adventure golf, islands, etc.
2. Operation of backpack blowers, string trimmers, push mowers, etc.
3. Operation of basic equipment (ex. Golf carts, maintenance gators, trailers)
4. Preparation of flower beds with hand tools; rakes, shovels, etc.
5. Operate specialty machinery (ex. aerators, sweepers, etc.)
6. Leaf/debris cleanup and removal
7. Weed control
8. Assisting in minor irrigation repairs and hose watering designated areas of need
9. Basic landscape and horticultural practices, including preparation of annual flower beds, trimming and planting
10. Operate all machinery in a safe and responsible manner
11. Other maintenance tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Must possess a valid driver's license
2. Must be able to pay close attention to detail
3. Must be adaptable and be able to work independently for long periods of time
4. Must be dependable and punctual with transportation to and from work

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

1. Must be willing to work weekend mornings as needed
2. Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
3. Must be physically capable of completing simple manual labor tasks
4. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
5. Must be capable of carrying up to 20 lbs. for several hours at a time.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent education is preferred, or students working towards Diploma

This job description may be amended from time to time and is established by Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to outline the basic requirements, duties, and general responsibilities of the position.  This position is "at will", which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law.  Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason. In addition, all finalists selected for employment with Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Qualifications

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