Variable Golf Maintenance Worker - Homestead

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

PAY RATE: $17.50/hour

Under the general direction of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, engages in all aspects of golf course maintenance and facility maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities)

Responsible for the care and condition of the golf course.

Functions include: mowing turf, restroom cleaning, facility repair, painting, minor construction, trash pick-up, sign installation and participating in short term projects.

Maintains golf equipment and facilities (including clubhouse and restroom on the course) and features, ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Maintains cart paths to keep in safe and useable condition.

Operates City-owned equipment and hand tools.

Participates in snow removal from parking lots, sidewalks and bike paths in the shoulder season.   

May be specifically assigned to an area of responsibility (mowing, trimming, trash removal, fairway, greens. etc.).

Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting.  If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken.

Performs other duties as assigned.   

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

Hand mowing and trimming.

Installs and removes signage as needed. 

Assists with Golf tournament or special events as needed.

Upkeep of tools, vehicles and other maintenance equipment.

May be required to assist with hand watering and setting up the course.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received:

Receives general supervision from the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Supervision Given:

None

Laborer II may be designated as a “lead” position and have limited supervision of other VARIABLE staff.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Previous experience in golf or parks maintenance preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Valid driver’s license, with good driving record.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of golf course maintenance practices and responsibilities.

Must have ability to work as a team member as well as independently.

Ability to use hand tools and power equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively with the pro shop staff and public.

Background check may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting and Carrying:

Must be able to lift, carry and/or maneuver rocks, signs, fertilizer, concrete, trash bags and tools that weigh up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.

Must occasionally lift the following that may weigh between 10 and 50 pounds:  rocks, tools, post pounders, signs, post removers, trash bags, post-hole diggers, logs, lumber, and animal carcasses.

Must occasionally lift with assistance the following that may weigh between 51 and 75 pounds: fertilizer, concrete, rocks,  canoes, animal carcasses, logs and trash bags.

Will occasionally lift with assistance (two-person lift), the following that may weigh 75 pounds and up: fertilizer bags, concrete bags, picnic tables, animal carcasses, rocks, logs, buoys, trash bags and barriers.

Pushing and Pulling:

Must occasionally push and pull mowers, posts and fences.  Must trailer water, equipment.

Body Positions:

Work requires some sitting in trucks, office and equipment

Work requires frequent standing, walking, pushing and pulling or mowers.

Work requires frequent moving about the golf course for up to 8 hours per day.

Work requires frequent:  pinching, gripping (when driving, pulling signs and working with tools); reaching for tools, ladders, materials, etc., and frequent climbing in and out of vehicle up to 60 times per day and some climbing on ladders.

Work requires frequent bending, kneeling, balancing.

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