Turf Equipment Technician
The Golf Senior Technician maintains and enhances Cleveland Metroparks golf courses by performing skilled work on all aspects of golf maintenance. This position will report to their assigned Cleveland Metroparks golf course regularly but will be required to report to other Cleveland Metroparks golf courses based on project schedule.
Essential Functions:
- Performs skilled work on golf course irrigation and drainage.
- Performs skilled work in golf grounds maintenance including; cutting cups, raking bunkers, and mowing greens, tees, and fairways while exercising a degree of independent judgement.
- Proficient in the maintenance and repair of turf equipment including, but not limited to golf carts, triplex mowers, fairway mowers, utility carts, rough mowers.
- Possesses the ability to grind and set up reels for fairway, greens, and tee mowers.
- Demonstrates technical knowledge and proficiency in the handling and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Understands how to calibrate tank sprayers and material spreaders for application of products on the golf course.
- Understands, operates and maintains trencher, skid steer, mini-excavator and other related construction equipment.
- Understands, operates and maintains the following equipment: Green, tee, and fairways mowers, greens roller, tractors, topdressers, spreaders, and other related turf equipment.
- Trains other team members in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
- Performs assigned duties with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding areas for oneself, co-workers, and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
- Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
- Provides work direction, changes work assignments, and corrects work activity of other employees, as assigned.
- Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.
Wage: $30.67 per hour with a $0.50 increase each six (6) months until achieving the union base wage rate of $32.17 per hour
Work Days: Days of work will be 5 consecutive days and the schedule will be either Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday based on the needs of the golf course.
Filing Deadline: Open until filled
To Apply: Please visit our career site at www.clevelandmetroparks.com or copy and paste the following link into your web browser:
Educational Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-year degree or relevant experience in turfgrass science.
- Knowledge of turf maintenance tasks.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the State of Ohio.
- Experience with basic maintenance and repair of golf turf equipment.
- Must possess or obtain a pesticide license within 6 months. (CAT 8 Turf endorsement preferred)
- Familiar with golf etiquette and the rules of golf.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach that recognizes the contribution of all employees.
- Keeps current with new production methods, techniques, and materials by work assignment locations.
- Possess the necessary written and oral communication skills to communicate professionally.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$30 to $32 per hour
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
www.clevelandmetroparks.com
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