Golf Course Turf Team

POSITION SUMMARY

The Golf Course Turf Staff will perform work involving the use of large and small equipment typically used in the upkeep and improvement of a golf course. We have daily tasks that require light manual labor. Training will take place for those with experience and without experience working on a golf course. We will be accomplishing our daily goals while play on the golf course is occurring. Being aware of and courteous to customers is critical for their enjoyment of our course. This is a great opportunity for growth within the golf industry and learning about turf and ornamentals for one’s own use. We look to hire staff most every summer with pay being based on experience and qualifications. Must be available to work on weekend mornings; usually three (3) hour shifts.

EXAMPLES OF EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES

1. Works under the supervision of the Superintendent, Asst. Superintendent and at times under the lead staff member.

2. Receives training from Staff members designated by Superintendent or Asst. Superintendent.

3. Trained in course setup e.g., Tee setup, changing pin locations, bunker prep.

4. Operation and training in some of the course equipment e.g., Greens, Tees, Fairways, Roughs, Edgers, Rollers, etc.

5. Learn techniques in hand watering of Greens, Tees, Ornamentals and other areas as needed.

6. Proper use of mechanical bunker rake, hand raking, bunker edging, and playability maintenance.

7. Use of hand-operated equipment e.g., blowers, trimmers, edgers, possible chainsaw use.

8. Could assist in the repair and maintenance of the irrigation system, equipment, tools, and course facilities.

9. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation or working toward High School Diploma.

• Dependable, Hard Working, Self-Motivated.

• High aptitude for listening, comprehending, and remembering instructions.

• Can and will ask questions when unsure about instructions.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age for full time seasonal work.

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Plays golf and knowledge of golf etiquette.

• Experience in turf and or ornamental plant care.

• Ability to use, or learn to use, manual transmission needed for turf vehicles.

• Basic mechanical skills.

• Experience with watering systems.

• Use of fertilizers and or chemicals for turf.

• Experience with watering systems, repair, and use.

JOB BENEFITS

• Golfing privileges with use of cart.

• Practice range privileges.

• Staff shirts.

• Great work environment.

• Start early and get off early in the day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.

• Frequently required to use hands and arms to operate objects, tools, or controls.

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Frequently required to walk, sit, and communicate.

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift weights up to 75 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and being able to adjust focus.

• Works daily near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, exhaust fumes and turf chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy in field settings.

• Turf staff usually works one day of each weekend lasting between 2.5 and 3.5 hours.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTICE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

It is the policy of Smithfield City to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The Human Resource Department will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants during the selection process.

In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body and background check. Smithfield City requires, as conditions of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.

Applications: Those interested in applying should submit a completed Smithfield City Employment Application and resume. Applications can be found at smithfieldutah.gov

Job open until filled.