Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This is semi-skilled work in golf course maintenance. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of various physical tasks including routine manual labor involving grounds construction and maintenance work. Duties are performed under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent.

EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires an introductory knowledge of the operation of equipment, including large equipment such as tractors, riding mowers and utility vehicles, and a variety of small hand-powered equipment such as trimmers. The primary work site is the city-owned golf course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class.

• Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, machines, and equipment appropriate to job related tasks to maintain grounds.
• Performs routine golf course maintenance and repair including bunkers, greens and fairways.
• Performs golf course set-up, including setting tee markers and changing hole locations.
• Assists in project work including sod and seedling, installation of irrigation and drainage and construction or renovation of greens, tees, bunkers and cart paths.
• Operates and maintains brush chipper and chain saws, rakes up sticks and debris in work area, and hauls debris to designated location.
• Performs snow removal using a plow or shovel; applies salt to parking lot and clubhouse entrances.
• Assists mechanic as needed.
• Ability to perform physical functions, including ability to lift objects, such as equipment, supplies, and/or materials short distances (weight up to 50 lbs.).  Ability to climb, bend, balance, and traverse rough ground, and ability to perform these tasks under varied weather conditions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Assists in clearing brush and litter removal from grounds.
• Maintains equipment for safe and efficient usage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with city officials, fellow employees, other city employees, and the general public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• General knowledge of the operations and maintenance of job-related vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• General knowledge of the game of golf.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to work under the close direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or the equivalent, supplemented by some experience in routine maintenance; or any combination of training and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient mechanical operations of tractors, mowers and other motorized equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Must be in good physical condition, i.e. ability to pass all required physical exams and drug testing as required by the State of Ohio and/or the City of Beavercreek.

• Ability to work other than normal working hours, and to work various shifts as necessary.