Pay Range: Targeted Salary up to $12.00 per hour, based on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Varies based on business needs
Travel: May be required
Position Introduction:Performs golf course maintenance and other landscape duties on the golf course property. The golf course turf specialist uses and operates golf course maintenance and/or landscaping tools and equipment as needed, to maintain golf course property and landscapes.
Duties include but are not limited to: - Mowing and maintaining of greens, tees, fairways, rough, native areas and any other areas as directed by supervisor.
Raking, trimming and maintaining of bunkers as directed by supervisor.Hand-watering of turf areas as directed by supervisor.Hand trimming/edging cart paths, curbs, trees, etc. as directed by supervisor.Application of some pesticides and fertilizers under the direction and supervision of supervisor. - Operates and uses golf course maintenance equipment and tools correctly and safely.Ensures that the assigned equipment being used is working at all times; refills fuel daily; cleans equipment daily; and reports equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately.Provides basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent and returns equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility.Informs supervisor of any issues. problems, or failures on or around the golf course property immediately.Performs other duties essential to the operation. View full job descriptionRequired Education and Experience:Required Certifications and Licenses: - Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.
Department Preferences: - Previous professional experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.
- Previous experience working in the turf and landscape maintenance industry.
- Previous experience completing preventative maintenance.
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Special Indications: - Hiring contingent upon driver's license check.
