Seasonal Golf Maintenance

Fossil Trace Golf Club is one of Denver’s premier public golf courses, nestled adjacent to the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front Range and only 15 minutes from downtown Denver. In its short history, the golf course has enjoyed tremendous success and is considered one of the finest golf courses and golf experiences available in Denver and all of Colorado. This position performs all routine golf course maintenance duties as well as trouble-shoots, details and critically reviews golf course presentation (9-18 holes/day). Provides support to all aspects of golf course maintenance operations. This includes but is not limited to grounds maintenance, facility construction, landscape construction, janitorial support, equipment operation and special event support. This positions requires shifts as early as 5 a.m. and will require some holidays and weekends. Hiring Range: $9.00-$10.00 per hour DOQ Salary Range: $9.00-$15.00 per hour All applicants are required to upload three references, not relatives, who have definite knowledge of your business & professional qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Do not repeat names of supervisors listed under employment history. Click here to download a Reference Form, complete the form, save the form and upload to your application as an attachment. If you already have a completed list of at least three references you may upload that document in lieu of the Reference Form. • Studies golf course presentation on a daily basis to ensure that bunkers are raked, tee markers are set, cups are properly cut, etc. • Operates maintenance equipment to maintain golf course landscaping. Equipment used includes mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerifiers and various hand tools and implements. • Mows golf course greens daily covering up to four miles while pushing mower. • Mows, edges, aerates and fertilizes greens and fairways. Applies fertilizers as necessary. Documents products applied and rates of application. • Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, perennial beds, flower beds and native plants. • Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs irrigation system. • Landscape Construction - soil preparation, fine grading, sod/seed installation, shrubs, perennial and flower bed installation. • Responsible for repair and maintenance of restrooms, shelters, fences and concrete work. • Responsible for trash collection and removal on course, cart paths, drainage systems and open space. Other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. • Ability to learn basic horticultural skills to include planting and irrigation; proficient use of general grounds maintenance tools and equipment. • Ability to learn to perform semi-skilled course maintenance, construction and repair work. • Ability to learn methods and safety practices used in course maintenance operations. • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire. High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) preferred. Six months experience in turf/parks maintenance preferred. Experience in landscape and construction highly desired. City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer