Golf Course Maintenance Specialist
The City of Louisville is seeking an experienced early riser to be full time a Golf Course Maintenance Specialist at Coal Creek Golf Course. This position is vital to the operation of our public golf course by providing daily turf maintenance at Coal Creek Golf Course, enhancing both appearance and quality of play.
The Golf Course Maintenance Specialist works under general supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. This role performs skilled and semi-skilled manual labor and operates medium- and heavy-duty equipment when mowing fairways and roughs at Coal Creek Golf Course. This role offers approximately forty (40) hours per week and starts as early as 5:00 AM during the summer, allowing more free time in your afternoons. Shifts may include weekends and holidays with occasional overtime required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum eighteen (18) years of age
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in golf maintenance or landscaping
- Experience with mowers, trimmers, and medium/heavy duty equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of plants and soils
- Familiar with the rules of golf and how they relate to golf course maintenance
- Ability to identify areas of stressed turf and communicate issues to staff
- Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices
- Proficient use of computers and printers
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to follow oral and written instruction to complete projects
LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE:
- Current driver's license in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years with the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire and must maintain good standing through employment
OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates who receive a conditional offer may be subject to the following pre-employment screens: reference check, background check including motor vehicle record check, pre-placement physical, or other applicable screen related to the role.