Greenskeeper (32 hours a week) (Boynton Beach)

Greenskeeper – (32 hours a week)Location:Links at Boynton Beach Golf Course, 8020 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach, FL 33472Pay: $15.75 an hour(6 week contract position – potential for extension or permanent conversion)Start Date: Mon June 1 - Thurs July 9Schedule: Mon – Thurs, 8 hours a day, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (includes half hour unpaid lunch)The purpose of this role is to perform turf and grounds maintenanceand landscaping activities associated with the upkeep of the City's golf course.Essential Functions:Operates tractors and specialized mowing equipment to maintain a neatlymanicured golf course; determines shape and grass height for fairways, roughs,and greens; ensures putting greens are properly maintained according toapplicable standards; trims and edges as necessary.Performs tasks associated with turf maintenance; applies knowledge of turf andlandscaping activities to ensure a healthy and lush course; mixes and appliesfertilizer, herbicide or other agents as appropriate; installs, maintains, andadjusts irrigation system to ensure adequate supply of water; assists withregular aeration, top dressing, and reseeding of turf.Assists with landscaping activities for all property associated with the golf course; plants and maintains trees, shrubbery, potted plants, and flowerbeds;spreads mulch in appropriate areas; pulls weeds, prunes trees and shrubs,rakes leaves, and performs similar functions.Performs grounds maintenance activities for all properties associated with thegolf course, including lakes and water hazards; mows, trims, and edges grass;sweeps walks; removes litter, trash and other debris from grounds; performstasks associated with upkeep of facilities, including painting, routinemaintenance/repairs, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; secures buildings toprevent theft; repairs gates and fences; and ensures that grounds are safe forpublic access and use.Assists with small construction projects related to the shape and design of thegolf course as well as addition of new facilities and equipment; works withManager or other professionals to implement designs pertaining to placement,grade, and elevation of course components; conducts major course repairs asnecessary.Operates a variety of routine and specialized vehicles and gas/electric poweredtools and equipment related to completion of essential tasks; adheres to alllocal, state, and federal safety regulations; ensures compliance by coworkersand supervisors.Performs general maintenance tasks and minor repairs necessary to keepmachinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may includeinspecting equipment, calibrating equipment, checking and replacing fluids,greasing equipment, replacing parts, and cleaning equipment; monitorsequipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faultyequipment.Utilizes safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety ofemployees and other individuals.Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, golfers, golfassociations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate workactivities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or GED.Experience and/or training involving golf course maintenance, turfmanagement, landscaping, or grounds maintenance.CPR certifiedCommunication Competencies / K.S.A.'sCOMMUNICATION COMPETENICIESEffectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments,contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, andother individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work,exchange information, or resolve problems.Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and informationto the appropriate individuals.Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to completeassigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and writteninstructions on moderately complex matters.Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships withSupervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, othergovernmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to operate small machinery.Ability to perform manual labor.Ability to move heavy objects.Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while performing maintenancetasks.Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performanceof moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combinationof climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and thatmay involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavyobjects and materials.Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may requireexposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors,wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery,vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic agents.