City Of Burlington, NC Burlington , NC 27215
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description
Overview
Golf Outside Maintenance Tech is required to be able to complete a large variety of tasks throughout the day. Groundskeeper tasks can be generally categorized as manual labor and are related to landscaping.
Landscape maintenance tasks include: operating different types of mowers, raking of debris, use of string trimmers, operation of powered debris blowers, use of chainsaw, and operation of other motorized equipment. Must be able to identify wilt and diseased conditions.
Examples of Duties
Qualifications
General Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to safely use equipment and tools; vision sufficient to read printed materials, read small print on documents, Safety Data Sheets, and maps; detect subtle shades of color; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone, two-way radio; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift from the floor up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and up to 80 lbs. with assistance; physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time, ability to persevere long periods of exposure to pollen and grass - no severe allergic reactions to dustor pollen; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
Specific Physical Requirements for common tasks at The Valley
1.Mowing Tee Boxes and Approaches- Ability to operate triplex mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally squat or bend in order to empty grass catcher baskets and to move tee markers or other debris from the mowing area. Minimal pulling or lifting required.
2.Mowing Fairways
3.Mowing Primary Roughs- Ability to operate 5 deck riding mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally squat or bend in order to move cart directional signs or debris from mowing area. Minimal lifting, bending, or twisting required.
4.Mowing Secondary Roughs- Ability operate zero turn mower or other single deck mower. Zero turn mowers require constant light pulling and pushing with the arms and shoulders in order to operate equipment.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally squat or bend in order to move cart directional signs or debris from mowing area.
5.Operation of Utility Tractors- Equipment Operators may operate various size utility tractors ranging from 20hp to 60hp. Must have ability to reach all levers and be highly trained in the ability to operate the equipment.
Tractors are often equipped with front end loaders, back hoes, and a large variety of attachments. Operator must be physically able to mount and dismount tractor, and be able to readily access all controls.
6.Walk Mowing Greens - walk at steady pace for up to 10 miles, with breaks every 20 to 30 minutes. Mowers are self-propelled, but some light pushing, pulling, and twisting is required to complete tasks.
Occasional bending and lifting up to 20lbs is required. Ability to operate a handheld blower is required.
7.Raking Bunkers- walk at steady pace for up to four hours with constant breaks. Light pulling and pushing is required to use a rake to smooth sand.
Ability to walk on steep slopes is required. Ability to operate a handheld blower is required.
8.Use of string trimmer- Ability to stand for majority of shift. Ability to operate commercial string trimmer that weighs approximately 12lbs. Frequent light lifting, twisting, and pulling is required to complete this task.
9.Picking of debris or trash
Hand Watering Greens- Ability to pull and easily handle 40lb water hose. Frequent squatting and bending required.
Changing and Identifying Hole Locations- Ability to lift, pull, twist, and squat repeatedly. Lifting of 20lbs from ground required.
Tree Work
Note: The tasks listed above are common daily tasks required by golf course employees.
Not all employees are trained to complete every task. In addition, some tasks are seasonal in nature. Employees may be required to complete tasks not listed above.
Supplemental Information
General Working Conditions
Outdoors working environment subject to pre-dawn hours and adverse conditions such as heat, cold, rain and in awkward and confined spaces. Complete manual labor for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, or kneeling, pushing/pulling of levers on equipment and machinery, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time.
Work in and around potentially hazardous substances, including pesticides, herbicides, snakes or other dangers, and motor fuel. Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, ability to drive an automobile.
City Of Burlington, NC