Golf Course Technician-Hamptons

Function Are you an early riser who likes the freedom of being outdoors? Do you get gratification from nature and seeing things grow? If you enjoy being around a golf course and the golf community then working for golf maintenance in the Parks and Recreation Department is the job for you. We provide onsite training to improve your skills. Benefits include free golf for you and your immediate family. This posting is intended to fill a position(s) at the Hamptons Golf Course: Always meticulously maintained, this 27-hole championship course offers varied elevations, gently rolling terrain, expansive fairways, inviting par threes, and Bentgrass greens. A beautiful combination of ornamental grasses, lakes, wildflowers and waterfalls - all home to a variety of birds and waterfowl - provide inspiring surroundings throughout the course. https://www.hampton.gov/335/The-Hamptons As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. Minimum Requirements Incumbents must be eighteen (18) years of age. Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED preferred. One (1) year of experience as a grounds technician, equipment operator, or in a skilled labor position preferred. Previous experience working on golf courses desirable.Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to perform heavy outside manual labor; good interpersonal skills and good customer service skills. Registered Technician Pesticide License preferred.This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policyMust successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion. Additional Requirements Incumbent performs duties with general direction from a team leader or more senior technician, but works within a team to carry out specific assignments without constant supervision. Duties may be performed on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.Frequent contact with the general public and other employees is required.This position is non-exempt. Click here for a complete job description. This is a part-time position and the weekly hours will be no more than 25 hours per week, and may be less. Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family 1-877-327-2872 or the Guidance Resources Website. 01 Are you at least 18 years of age? YesNo 02 Which option below best describes your experience in parks, grounds or golf course maintenance to include landscaping, chemical application, horticulture, turf maintenance, equipment operation and or tree maintenance? No experienceLess than 1 year of experience1-2 years of experience3 or more years of experience 03 Do you currently posses a Registered Technician Pesticide License? YesNo 04 This position requires work that is physically demanding on occasion and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely, and as such requires good physical condition. I understand that this position can be physically demanding. YesNo 05 This position requires the performance of physical work in an outdoor setting in a variety of weather conditions, to include hot and humid weather. Are you willing to accept these conditions? YesNo 06 Are you willing to accept a variety of shifts (daytimes, evenings, weekends and holidays)? YesNo 07 I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for controlled substances. YesNo 08 I understand that I will be required to successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion. YesNo 09 I understand that this position is non-exempt. YesNo Required Question