About the Role
EXEMPT: No
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Space
REPORTS TO: Golf Course Superintendent
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal
SALARY GRADE: $20.00/hr
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES
The mission of every employee at the Town of Frederick is to Foster an Exceptional and Inclusive Community that is Built on What Matters. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the Towns core values of Family, Respect, Empowerment and Dedication.
SUMMARY
Under specified supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties pertaining to Bella Rosa Golf Course.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Mows, trims and maintains all grass areas of the golf course. Keeps grass green, healthy and free of weeds.
Performs landscape maintenance as needed, including but not limited to raking, weeding, irrigation system repair, and other maintenance tasks.
Performs minor maintenance on golf course equipment as needed, including golf carts, mowers, trimmers, etc. Ensures all equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Town of Frederick and the department.
Skill in communicating effectively.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required for the job.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the functions of this position.
Ability to follow oral and written directions from others.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
Must be at least 17 years of age.
Background Check is required.
At least one year of experience performing lawn and/or landscape maintenance, especially at a golf course, is highly preferred.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This list may not be all-inclusive.
This position includes sitting, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing on a frequent to constant basis. Due to the physical nature of this position, sufficient physical stamina, mobility, and dexterity are required, as is the ability to hear and see to safely perform assigned tasks. Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination prior to being hired.
Must be able to frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
Must be able to read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) before handling toxic or caustic chemicals or any other material requiring an MSDS.
Employees are frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, as work is most frequently performed outdoors. Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including moisture, humidity, and/or extreme temperatures, ranging from over 100 degrees to below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vehicular traffic.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be very loud at times.
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.