*Golf Course Turf Specialist

*Golf Course Turf Specialist

Company:
University of Oklahoma

Job Location:

Category:
Grounds and Landscaping

Type:
Full-Time

Pay Range: Targeted Salary $12.64 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm. Overtime, weekends and Holidays as needed.

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction

Performs golf course maintenance and other landscape duties on the golf course property. The golf course maintenance worker uses and operates golf course maintenance and/or landscaping tools and equipment as needed, to maintain golf course property and landscapes.

Functions of the golf course maintenance worker are as follows:

• Mowing and maintaining of greens, tees, fairways, rough, native areas and any other areas as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Raking, trimming and maintaining of bunkers as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Hand-watering of turf areas as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Hand trimming/edging cart paths, curbs, trees, etc. as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Application of some pesticides and fertilizers under the direction and supervision of his/her supervisor.
• Operates and uses golf course maintenance equipment and tools correctly and safely as directed by his/her supervisor.
• 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 his/her supervisor of any issues. problems or failures on or around the golf course property immediately.
• Performs other duties essential to the operation as directed by his/her supervisor.

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Required Education and Experience

• None.

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.