Golf Course Maintenance Worker, NOVA Parks, Ashburn, VA
NOVA Parks -
Ashburn, VA,
US
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Date Posted: 2024-04-21
Job description
The Golf Course Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the golf course. This position is part-time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered.
Pay Rate: $14.50 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
Minimum Qualifications
Pay Rate: $14.50 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
- Mows grass on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and driving ranges using a variety of mowers, tractors and specialized equipment.
- Rakes sand traps.
- Pick up and remove litter and debris.
- Replace fluid in golf ball washers.
- Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking.
- Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers.
- Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas.
- Operate golf course vehicles which may include pickup trucks, dump trucks, sand trap rakes, and utility vehicles.
- Clean & organize maintenance shop.
- Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments.
- Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains.
- Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport.
- Perform manual labor and related work as required.
- Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
- Reports unsafe conditions to the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on duty.
- Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on Duty.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18 years to operate tractors.
- Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
- Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
- Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
- Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must purchase and wear standard uniform.