Grounds Attendant

Description

Summary:

This position performs a variety of basic golf course maintenance duties independently under indirect supervision.     

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following;

• Operates all hand held landscape equipment in various golf course maintenance procedures.
• Operates utility vehicles.
• Operates self-propelled walking mowers on greens and tees.
• Pressure cleans surfaces as necessary.
• Waters plants and collects debris.
• Performs a multitude of manual labor functions.

• Communicates with members, co-workers, management and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of The Polo Club.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work for extended periods in the heat.

• Ability to verbally communicate well in English and in writing is preferred.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and members.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Less than high school education; and three to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English is preferred. Ability to write simple correspondence in English is preferred.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

No requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Work Environment:

Qualifications