Greenskeeper (10 Month Position) - Sewanee, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Position Overview

Primary Function:

This 10-month Greenskeeper position will maintain University Golf Course: mows; edges; prunes & trims shrubbery; remove litter & debris. Supports the mission of the University, including receptivity to new initiatives as may be set forth by the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability. This position receives general supervision. Broad instructions are provided and the staff member uses judgment and experience to carry out assignments. Completed assignments and finished products are reviewed by the supervisor after completion.

Career Band: NE3

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

Mows, trims, edges, cleans, and maintains all areas of the Golf Course.

Provides routine preventative maintenance on all equipment associated with the maintenance of the Golf Course.

Collects, removes, and disposes of leaves, litter & debris from grounds.

Reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and Golf Course Assistant.

Performs seasonal and permanent plantings and cares for the landscape.

Must be able to work in all conditions of weather. Is available outside the normal 40-hour work week schedule to support the operations of the course.

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession. Uses PPE as required.

Knowledge of, and/or ability to play the game of golf, and understanding of how the job performance affects the playing conditions of the course.

Judgment Required: Prescribed, established procedures are primarily used to perform the essential functions of this position.

Machines & Equipment Used: All equipment associated with the Golf Course industry.

Personal Interaction/Communication:

Student Contact: Incidental contact when working around campus

Internal: Incidental contact when working around campus

External: Incidental contact when working around campus

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 1-2 years of experience performing manual work with exposure to small equipment operations and preventative maintenance.

Job-Related Skills: Ability to safely lift 50 pounds to shoulder height.

Licenses & Certifications: Tennessee driver's license Requires a health card to operate a 2 1/2 ton truck.

Supplemental Information

Working Environment: Most work is performed outdoors with exposure to weather conditions. May work at heights of 30' - 40'.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.Must be able to walk for extended periods of time.Must be able to climb (many stairs, and ladders).Must be able to crawl and or kneel.Must be able to push and/or pull objects.Must be able to navigate steep and rough terrain.Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks.Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks.Must be able to lift between pounds (Heavy work).Must be able to carry between pounds (Heavy work)

Any additional requirements specific to this position

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Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.