PEAK-Temporary Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Category: Athletics - Recreation Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 230255

Organization: Peak People

Schedule: Work Schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM plus overtime, Course is Open 7 days/week including holidays with maintenance required. Work Type: Onsite. Salary Range: Targeted salary $10.00-$12.00/hr based on experience. Benefits Provided: No. Required Attachments: None.

Job Description

Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Overview: The golf course maintenance worker, under supervision of the golf course superintendent, assistant golf course superintendent and assistant-in-training, 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:

• 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.

Skills:

• Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors and other motorized equipment.
• Some mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Job Requirements

Required Education: NONE

Skills:

• Perform record keeping operations
• Read and Understand basic written and verbal directions
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

Advertised Physical Requirements: Regular exposure to lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to extreme temperature changes.

Supervision: NONE

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Job Posting: Jul 17, 2023