SALT FORK RECREATIONAL COMPLEX GROUNDSKEEPER

Department: Salt Fork Recreational Complex
Reports To: Salt Fork Recreational Complex Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs grounds, golf course, facility, irrigation, and equipment maintenance for the Salt Fork Recreational Complex. Responsible for maintaining greens, fairways, grounds, landscaping, facilities, and equipment in a safe, clean, and well-maintained condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Mows, trims, grooms, and maintains golf course greens, fairways, roughs, and other Complex grounds.
  • Operates and monitors irrigation systems and performs minor irrigation repairs and adjustments.
  • Operates tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, front-end loaders, trimmers, power tools, and other grounds-maintenance equipment.
  • Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment, tools, facilities, and irrigation systems.
  • Trims trees, brush, and other vegetation as needed.
  • Assists with maintenance, repair, and improvement projects throughout the Complex.
  • Identifies and reports maintenance needs, equipment problems, safety hazards, and course conditions requiring attention.
  • Opens and secures designated Complex facilities, gates, and grounds as assigned.
  • Maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
  • Participates in after-hours and on-call duties as required.
  • Assists other City departments when assigned.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of basic grounds, turf, landscaping, irrigation, construction, and maintenance practices.
  • Ability to safely operate mowing, landscaping, construction, and grounds-maintenance equipment.
  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment.
  • Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
  • Ability to identify and correct or report potential safety hazards.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
  • Ability to determine routine equipment, material, and supply needs.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, employees, contractors, golfers, and the public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:
One year of experience in golf course, grounds, landscaping, parks, irrigation, equipment maintenance, or a related field is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential duties may be considered.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
  • Ability to obtain any licenses or certifications required for assigned duties.

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, lifting, and other physical activity associated with grounds and facility maintenance. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and operate irrigation valves, tools, and equipment.

Work is primarily performed outdoors and may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold, inclement weather, dust, noise, chemicals, uneven terrain, machinery, and other hazards associated with grounds and golf course maintenance. Employees are required to follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.