Golf Maintenance Associate (Springhill - SEASONAL)

JOB LOCATION

810 N Telluride St Aurora, Colorado 80011

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

Golf courses do not run themselves, and the grass definitely will not cut itself. Teammates here treat every visitor with genuine kindness and respect. Doing the right thing stays our main focus since we serve the local public. Typical days involve anything from prepping greens to solving a customer concern with a calm attitude. Hard work happens while keeping a professional vibe in every situation. The crew makes the customer experience the absolute priority every single day. Joining this team means you are ready to help us maintain high standards for all visitors.

Must be 18 years old by time of hire 

The starting hiring rate for this role is $17.00/hour.

This is classified as a Seasonal position where the selected candidates' length of employment will not exceed six (6) consecutive months and can work up to 40 hours a week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

** 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 their qualifications match the position's needs. ** 

The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions: 

• Background Check (if over 18)

Position overview:

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

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Education: 

• No minimum requirement

Experience: 

• No minimum requirement

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 mowers

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effec