Senior Landscape Technician - Golf Operations (Parks)

SALARY

$17.09 - $21.36 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

This position requires a flexible and reliable schedule to support golf course maintenance operations. Typical shifts are currently 4:30 AM to 1:30 PM and may include weekend work. Workweeks generally follow a Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday rotation.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision operates specialized equipment for the maintenance of park sites and golf course grounds, performs landscape management tasks and applies prescribed amounts of fertilizers and chemicals for pest control and healthy plants/turf.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate specialized equipment for the maintenance of park sites and golf course grounds including but not limited to specialized mowing equipment, chemical sprayers, backhoe, front and end loader and various implements utilized in care of large turf areas as well as maintain and perform minor adjustments to the equipment.
• Perform maintenance type duties to golf courses and park sites including construction and repair of buildings, shelters, playgrounds, concrete/asphalt, retaining walls, landscape improvements, drainage systems, etc.
• Perform landscape management tasks such as mowing and trimming of turf grass areas, installation and care of plant materials including flowers, trees and ground cover.
• Apply prescribed amounts of fertilizers and chemicals for pest control and healthy plants/turf as well as maintain accurate application records.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to coordinate activities of seasonal employees and other small groups in the care and maintenance of facilities and during special projects.
• Ability to install irrigation systems and perform preventative maintenance to irrigation system and controllers.
• Ability to monitor daily progress of landscaped areas by inspecting plants and turf for insects, diseases, weeds, desiccation, etc., and recognize any problems that may be detrimental to health of plant/turf, pla...