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Department: 470301 - Golf Course
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
Working at Lonnie Poole Golf Course means more than just cutting grass-it means maintaining the home turf of the NC State Wolfpack. We are looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our Grounds Crew team. We take pride in our facility, and this position is vital in assisting with daily golf course maintenance to ensure high-quality playing conditions and pristine overall course appearance.
There are currently two positions available.
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to
- Assist in all areas of golf course groundskeeping
- Perform landscaping, sodding, and general course upkeep
- Apply fertilizers and pesticides on and around the course
- Mow and maintain fairways, roughs, fringes, and greens
- Conduct ornamental and turf pest control
- Maintain and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems
- Assist with fencing installation and maintenance
- Perform tree trimming and debris removal
- Operate and maintain golf course maintenance equipment
- Complete daily assignments independently and according to work schedules
- Outdoor work environment with exposure to heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions
- Perform strenuous physical labor for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, or kneeling, pushing/pulling of levers on equipment and machinery.
- Lifting up to 70 lbs. frequently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Model the Division's mission and values and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
- Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees' work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
- Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure Lonnie Poole Golf Course business needs are met.
- Duties in other locations may be assigned by management to utilize knowledge and skills during peak or slow periods, or when emergency situations occur in other areas.
Minimum Experience/Education:
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: North Carolina Pesticide License may be required and can be obtained within six months of employment; North Carolina Commercial Driver's License may be required.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities and assignments according to work schedule
- Working knowledge and applicability of tools, methods, and materials used in golf course and ground maintenance
- Operational knowledge of equipment used: walking and riding mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, push mowers, and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools
- Ability to lift 70 lbs. frequently, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in outside conditions, and perform strenuous physical labor
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Excellent punctuality and reliability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with golf maintenance/lawn care/landscaping
- Working knowledge and applicability of tools, methods, and materials used in golf course and ground maintenance
- Operational knowledge of equipment used: walking and riding mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, bunker rakes, carts, push mowers, and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities and assignments according to work schedule
- Excellent punctuality, dependability, and work ethic
Required license or certification:
- N/A
Position Number: 00110782
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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