Golf Grounds Worker I

Summary

Golf Division is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to become a Golf Grounds Worker and join a talented team of innovators to help strengthen the world-class stewardship of golf courses in our community.

The Golf Division provides a positive and engaging environment, comprehensive training and opportunity for professional growth and career progression within the green industry.

The Golf Grounds Worker position is a job where you'll be working outdoors helping to maintain City golf courses. You'll learn green industry standards, landscaping techniques, turf care and irrigation practices while performing a variety of duties including edging, raking, cleaning debris, weeding and plant-bed care which are practical and in demand career skills.

Incentives

Hourly employees are highly valued team members that the Recreation Department and the City of Fort Collins recognize by providing the following perks:

• Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling, legal and financial assistance.
• Wellness program and access to workout facilities.
• Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
• Discounted Golf Green Fees.
• Discounted Passes to City Recreation facilities.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, boots, ear protection, etc.
• Safety boots and Golf Division logo work attire provided.
• Mentoring by world-class knowledgeable and experienced industry professionals.
• Training opportunities to expand educational background.

Essential Duties

• Assist in maintenance of City golf courses.
• Operate, after provided training, a variety of equipment including utility vehicles, hand tools, power tools.
• Clean and remove trash from all areas of the golf course including shelters and restroom facilities.
• Assist with horticulture maintenance: shrub beds, flower beds, specialty gardens.
• Assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
• Apply chemical herbicides after required training.
• Work successfully in a team environment as well as autonomously in all weather conditions.
• Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Engage with team members in a considerate and helpful manner and project a positive attitude in the workplace.
• May help with snow removal.
• May collaborate with other Park divisions in Cemetery, Forestry and Parks as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.