Golf Course Laborer
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What you'll do
- Operates and drives grass cutting mowers and tractors relate to the golf facility
- Operates small power tools as required
- Plants, cultivates, and prunes trees, shrubs and flowers
- Sprays shrubs and other plants for insect and fungus control, (if qualified.)
- Performs rough carpentry, plumbing and other related tasks necessary for day to day operations of golf course
- Performs custodial duties and general work around the shop
- Paints golf course accessories, signs, equipment, and makes simple repairs to equipment and other golf related items as required
- Obey and enforce the practical safety rules, regulation and procedures established by the safety program that is pertinent to the activities conducted by the department
- Performs other related duties as required
What they're looking for
- Some knowledge of golf course grounds and facility practices
- Some knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
- Ability to operate light maintenance equipment
- Ability to make simple adjustments and to perform simple maintenance on equipment, if required
- Ability to follow written or oral instructions
- Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees
- Ability to perform required duties with initiative, good judgment, accuracy, persistence, integrity, dependability, tact and courtesy
- Must be in good physical condition to perform duties as required and lift 50 lbs
- Graduate of a standard high school course or equivalent
Nice to have
- General experience with lawn equipment, garden tools or machinery is beneficial
- Additional certification, such as CPR and first aid may be required
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Full description from employer
OAK LAWN PARK DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Golf Course Laborer
The golf course laborer performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance and
repair of Park District golf course grounds and facility. The employee is under
the direct supervision of the maintenance supervisor or Superintendent of Golf.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Including, but not limited to, some knowledge of golf course grounds and facility practices; some knowledge of pertinent safety precautions; ability to operate light maintenance equipment; ability to make simple adjustments and to perform simple maintenance on equipment, if required; ability to follow written or oral instructions; ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees; ability to perform required duties with initiative, good judgment, accuracy, persistence, integrity, dependability, tact and courtesy. Must be in good physical condition to perform duties as required and lift 50 lbs. Graduate of a standard high school course or equivalent; general experience with lawn equipment, garden tools or machinery is beneficial; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to serve in this position. Additional certification, such as CPR and first aid may be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Golf Maintenance Supervisor
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
-Operates and drives grass cutting mowers and tractors relate to the golf facility. Operates small power tools as required.
-Plants, cultivates, and prunes trees, shrubs and flowers.
-Sprays shrubs and other plants for insect and fungus control, (if qualified.)
-Performs rough carpentry, plumbing and other related tasks necessary for day to day operations of golf course.
-Performs custodial duties and general work around the shop.
-Paints golf course accessories, signs, equipment, and makes simple repairs to equipment and other golf related items as required.
-Obey and enforce the practical safety rules, regulation and procedures established by the safety program that is pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.
-Performs other related duties as required.
PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. Must be able to work closely with coworkers and the general public. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and/or move more than 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of this job.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
May be required to work during various conditions, from winter cold to summer heat.
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Must have ability to read, write, organize materials, good problem solving skills and communication skills. Must be able to have good safety awareness
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