Golf Maintenance Associate

JOB LOCATION

13650 E Hampden Ave Aurora, Colorado 80014-3948

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

 **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.

The salary for this position is $16.00/hour.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 effective working relationships with employees at all levels of organization
• Be professional when interacting with fellow-employees and the public
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing  
• Creatively solve problems and help resolve stressful situations in a positive manner
• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Colorado Driver’s License (at the discretion of the Supervisor)– within three months of being hired

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Medium -  work that involves lifting/carrying no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance
  • Frequent walking, standing, lifting/carrying heavy objects, pushing, pulling, crouching and kneeling
  • Spe