Golf Maintenance Worker I/II and Aides - Thornton, CO

JOB · Do you enjoy fresh air and being outside in the Rocky Mountain sunshine? Come be a part of a positive team that's creative and passionate about maintaining Thornton's beautiful golf course; Thorncreek. Our staff has fun while learning new skills and receives perks that go w ...

Job description

JOB

Do you enjoy fresh air and being outside in the Rocky Mountain sunshine? Come be a part of a positive team that's creative and passionate about maintaining Thornton's beautiful golf course; Thorncreek. Our staff has fun while learning new skills and receives perks that go with the job.Free Golf and use of Practice FacilityMedical Insurance benefit for employees who's season will be 6 months or longer.Fixed work schedule with opportunity for overtime.Flexible scheduling available if needed.Uniforms are provided.Free access to City of Thornton Recreation Centers.Hiring Rate for NEW employees: Golf Maintenance Aide $ $18.37 per hourGolf Maintenance Worker I $19.30 per hour (Requires valid driver's license with safe driving record)Golf Maintenance Worker II $20.30 per hour (Requires valid driver's license with safe driving record)Work hours: PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME HOURS AVAILABLEAll shifts start early mornings. The actual start times will adjust with daylight hours throughout the season. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Under specified supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties including physical manual labor at the city's golf course and clubhouse grounds.(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from levels I or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience. Golf Maintenance Worker I: Under immediate supervision, this is the entry-level class in the Golf Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents entering the class have little or no directly related work experience. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. Golf Maintenance Worker II: Under general supervision, this is the journey-level class in the Golf Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents assigned to this class have previous work experience and are expected to perform the full range or work assigned, operate large-scale mowing equipment and/or work with independence and initiative.Operates equipment such as tractors, trenchers, sod cutters, roto-tillers, skid steers, trucks, trailers, utility vehicles, small backhoes, loaders, aerators, wood chippers, flail and rotary mowers, a variety of riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers and sprayers, edgers, bunker rakes, chain saws, pruning equipment, and various hand tools. Assists with golf course maintenance tasks. Mows, weeds, trims, and removes grass clippings. Waters, aerates, renovates and fertilizes turf areas. Plants, waters, edges, prunes and removes trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers. Clears snow and leaves from rights-of-way, sidewalks, and other golf areas as needed. Picks up trash and polices areas. Empties trash receptacles. Inspects and maintains golf mowing equipment and facilities. Monitors belts, pulleys, filters, tire pressure and fluid levels, greases fittings. Cleans and fuels equipment. May assist with irrigation repair. Assists in irrigation repair and hand watering as needed. Assists in all basic phases of golf course maintenance and related projects. Ensures bunkers are raked, tee markers are set, cups are properly cut, etc. Mows greens, tees, approaches, fairways, roughs, surrounds and native areas. Repairs ball marks on greens and hand fills divots with sand/seed mixture as needed. Responsible for removal of trash on golf course and clubhouse grounds including parking lots and sidewalks. Plants and maintains sod, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and native plants. Sprays weeds, tree rings and fence lines with a backpack sprayer. Removes trash and debris from ponds as needed and seasonally installs and removes water aeration fountains in ponds. May be required for snow removal and other emergencies. May be required to work overtime, weekends and summer holidays.Performs other duties as assigned. Golf Course Maintenance Worker II: In addition to previous requirements: Operates large-scale mowing and/or aeration equipment used on fairways, roughs, surrounds, greens and tees.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources. Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration. As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.