Seasonal Golf Course Laborer II

Under general supervision, this position will perform daily maintenance functions for the golf course grounds, including the 18-hole Chaska Town Course, practice facility, as well as the maintenance buildings and grounds surrounding the clubhouse and entrance road to the course and occasionally Par 30 nine-hole course.

1. Operates triplex greens mower and walk behind greens mowers, push mowers, weed whips.
2. Operates utility vehicles, mechanical bunker rake, and other motorized golf course equipment.
3. Uses small electric and battery powered hand tools.
4. Performs general maintenance on the equipment.
5. Available for weekend duty throughout summer months
6. Loads and unloads materials and miscellaneous supplies.
7. Clean and performs general maintenance of facilities.
8. Services tees, rakes bunkers, lays sod, shovels topsoil, topdressing and bunker sand.
9. Supervises other staff on special projects.
10. Performs all other related work as required or assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 18 years of age

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must obtain a valid MN Drivers License
• Ability and experience with light equipment
• Available to assist other areas of the department in emergency situations or on an as needed basis
• Ability to work effectively with little direction and supervision
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with co-workers and the public
• Ability to bend, lift and perform strenuous exercise

Equipment Used

• Operate a variety of light equipment and including:
  • Workmans and utility carts
  • Lawn maintenance equipment

Mental & Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Significant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices
• Professional and appropriate responsiveness when interacting with the public
• Proper and safe operation of equipment and tools
• Varying and some prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, observing, climbing, balancing, and lifting, carrying and moving objects 60 + lbs.
• Driving equipment to and from work sites
• Working outside in all seasons with varying levels of exposure to wind, rain, snow, ice, sun
• Working in a busy golf course setting