Seasonal Golf Maintenance Associate

JOB LOCATION

21710 E Arapahoe Rd Aurora, Colorado 80016-2081

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary for this position is $16.00/hour.

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Golf Maintenance Associates. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits.

This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The City of Aurora is looking for motivated Seasonal Golf Maintenance Associate.  A golf maintenance worker performs manual and skilled labor activities related to maintaining one of the city owned golf courses. The Golf Division operates the courses as a division of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

Minimum Age: 16 years old
 

The Golf Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces department of the city of Aurora focuses on providing a superior golf experience as a recreational outlet at a great value while practicing sound environmental principles.  

• Daily tasks aimed at prepping the course for play and maintaining high level playing conditions may include:
• Mowing, string trimming, bunker raking, greens rolling, trash removal, hose watering, restroom cleaning and other small/medium equipment operation
• Assist with various small construction, maintenance and/or irrigation projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Employees must be able to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

​Education/Experience: 

• Previous golf course maintenance experience preferred but not necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in a golf maintenance position or operating small power equipment and riding mowers

Knowledge: 

• Awareness that the customer experience must be the priority if we are to be successful
• Understanding that as a government employee, it is our job to serve the public
• Awareness of the importance of treating everyone with equal respect and kindness
• Knowledge of basic manual work skills and associated best safety practices
• Knowledge about the game of golf for safety reasons and customer service

Skills:  

• Team oriented attitude willing to help and take direction in an effort to accomplish team objectives
• Skill in operating small power equipment and riding mower

Abilities:  

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of organization
• Be professional when