Golf Maintenance

DeKalb Park District
Position Description
DEPARTMENT: Golf Course Operations
TITLE: Golf Course Maintenance
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Works on the diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Also does semi-skilled grounds construction maintenance work and performs related tasks as required.

PAY RATE: $15.00/hour - $18.00/hour

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Golf Maintenance Superintendent
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May at times direct the work of employees hired to perform duties within areas of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all duties and responsibilities associated with this position.
1. Operates powered equipment in mowing the golf course; rakes sand traps with power rakes. Aerifies greens, tees, fairways and approaches. Operates sod cutters, spray rigs, fertilizer spreaders and other equipment as directed.
2. Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily. Reports equipment problems and failures immediately.
3. Performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed and returns equipment to designated location at the maintenance facility.
4. Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod, plants vegetative material, and seeds putting greens, tees, fairways and roughs.
5. Maintains ball washers, water coolers and trash receptacles.
6. Responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all aspects of this facility.
7. Plants and maintains flowerbeds, trees and shrubs.
8. Performs custodial work, snow & ice removal, painting, and equipment detailing as required or assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
1. Assist with changing pins and tee markers.
2. Assists in outings and special events.
3. Assists in the general maintenance and repair of all the facilities associated with this department.