GreensKeeper I

GreensKeeper I

Salary

$17.90 Hourly

Location

Crystal Falls Golf Course 3400 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2501759

Department

Golf Course

Division

Golf Course Grounds Maintenance

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Performsentry-levelworkincludingmanualandtechnicallaborfortheconstruction,operation,andmaintenanceof greens, tee boxes, fairways,cart paths,infrastructureat theGolf Course, detentionponds, and irrigation, signage and drainagesystems.Generally, thispositionusesroutineskillsandworks under moderate supervision,withminimal latitude for theuse ofinitiativeandindependent judgment.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

• Operateheavymowingequipmentsuch asfairwayroughmowersand tractors.

• Operate a variety ofmowing equipment such as agreens mower,teesmower,push mower, edger, weedeater, blower, irrigationapplicator,maintenancevehicle,and othermiscellaneousequipmentused in the upkeepof the golf course.

• Implementand maintain any and allpolicies andprocedures asdirected by Superintendent,Assistant Superintendent, andGeneral Manager.

• Performequipmentcleaningandpreventativemaintenanceonmowersandassorted equipment.

• Pickupdebris,trash,limbs,rock,andanyotherdebristopreservecourseconditionsand appearance.

• Ascertainproperprotocolandtechniquesformowing,trimmingandothermaintenanceprocedures. Continuouslyobtain furthereducation for these protocolsfrom the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

• Fill outpertinentforms as required by the departmentona timely basis.These forms may be necessary for workflowprocesses,preventativemaintenance,or perhaps capturing informationaldata.Examplesof forms mayinclude equipment logs, fuelusage,preventative maintenance schedules, andMSDSmanuals.Mustadhere to the departmental recordkeeping policy.

• Maintainaclean,safe,andorganizedworking environment.

• Assistinirrigation repairs,specialprojects,andotherrepairsonthe course.

• Fertilize andapplychemicals toappropriate landscape andarea(s) under thesupervision ofthelicensed applicator.

• Maintainaprofessionalimageatall times.

• Performothermiscellaneousmaintenancedutiestothegolfcourseas assigned.

• Responsibleforreturningequipmenttoitsdesignated location.

• Otherrelateddutiesas assigned.

• RequiredEducationand Experience

• HighSchooldegreeor equivalent.

• Aminimum ofthreemonthsofexperience in landscape maintenance.

• Abilitytooccasionallywork hoursotherthantheregulardaytimeschedulesuchasweekendsand evenings.

• RequiredCertificateandlicenses

• ValiddriverslicensefromTexas or any other US state (Approximately10%drivingtimeinaCity vehicle.)

• PreferredQualifications

• Minimumofsixmonths ofexperience in landscape maintenance.

• Experience working in a similar position at a Golf Course.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable of turfgrass maintenance andable tooperate heavy/light mowing equipment, repair irrigation systems, and have basic troubleshootingskills on mowing equipment failures.
• Ability to speak, read,andwriteinEnglish.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelybothverballyandin writing.
• Abilitytofollowdetailedverbalandwritten instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such assafety rules, operating andmaintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Abilitytocommunicatewithotheremployeesandthe generalpublicinacourteousanddiplomatic manner.
• Skill inhandlingmultipletasksand prioritizing.
• Abilitytoworkhoursotherthantheregulardaytimeschedulesuchon-call,oremergencyresponse situations.
• When requested, must beable to wear personal protective equipment, steel-toed leather or composite-toed boots,gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
• Workersmustbeincompliancewithsafetyproceduresandusageofsafety equipment.
• Skillinoperatingassignedequipmenttoolsandvehicles safely.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs. with regularity.

Working Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (moderate, loud, very loud).

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.
• The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at hr@leandertx.gov or 512-528-2708. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735- 2989 (TTY/TDD).

For detailed information regarding our benefits package including our Benefits Guide, please visit this link: City of Leander 2026 Benefit Booklet

01

Do you have a High School degree or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of three months of experience in landscape maintenance?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have the ability to occasionally work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as weekends and evenings?

• Yes
• No

04

Select all of the following that apply to you.

• I have six months or more of experience in landscape maintenance.
• I have experience working in a similar position at a Golf Course
• None of the above apply to me.

05

Describe what equipment you have used and are familiar as it relates to this position (for example, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, etc).

Required Question

Employer City of Leander

Department Golf Course Address 3400 Crystal Falls Parkway

Leander, Texas, 78641

Phone 512-528-2700

Website https://www.leandertx.gov