Golf Maintenance Greenskeeper

Salary: $19.72 - $28.59 Hourly Location : Parks & Recreation - Golf Course, 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, TX Job Type: Full Time Department: P&R-GOLF COURSE Division: GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Opening Date: 08/04/2026 Closing Date: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Central DESCRIPTION HIRING RATE: $19.71 - $24.15 HOURLY FULL SALARY RANGE $19.71- $28.59 HOURLY CHECK OUT THE COURSES AT WATTERS CREEK! THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED The City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!" People First- Giving priority to others Respect- Treating others with courtesy and dignity Integrity- Serving with honesty, trust and hard work Deliver- Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations Excel- Creating an innovative and improving work environment The purpose of this position is to ensure good playability and safety of the City's athletic ?elds, golf course and turf. This is accomplished by managing the turf, operating mowing and other turf equipment, ensuring appropriate turf height, distributing fertilizer as needed, scheduling mowing activities and performing maintenance on turf equipment. Other duties may include documenting and maintaining ?eld & golf course activity reports and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position may provide direction to other employees. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Maintains the City's athletic ?elds and golf course by determining lawn and chemical needs, operating reel-type mower, and rotary ensuring proper lawn height, distributing fertilizer when needed and scheduling mowing around irrigation and chemical use. Maintains all lawn, mowing and turf equipment by performing preventative maintenance, replacing faulty parts when necessary, determining where problems exist with equipment, reading through equipment manuals and completing other repairs and maintenance as necessary. Performs turf management functions by distributing Rye to the City's seed ?elds and golf course, spraying weeds when needed, and vacuuming grass clippings. Completes administrative duties as necessary by documenting ?eld and golf course activity and chemical use and maintaining appropriate forms for other necessary documentation purposes as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of relevant experience. Certi?cation and Other Requirements Texas Class B Commercial Driver's license or ability to obtain within six (6) months. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Knowledge of: City, State, and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Light and heavy equipment operations and maintenance. Appropriate construction/maintenance practices. Equipment, practices, and methods of athletic ?elds and golf course maintenance. Cultivating, watering, and caring of ?owers, trees, and shrubs. Modern o?ce practices, procedures, and equipment. Skill in: Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support sta?, vendors, the public, and City employees. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. Providing outstanding customer service and con?ict resolution. Operating assigned equipment and tools in a safe and proper manner. Working e?ectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities. E?ectively communicating orally. Physical Demands / Work Environment: This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. Ability to work outside, including extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity. Ability to work with mechanical, chemical, electrical, and ?re hazards. Ability to stand and walk for long periods. Ability to operate heavy equipment and hand and power tools. Ability to push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently. Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes. Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. rarely, 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits package designed to support you at work and in life! You'll receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses. All City employees also have free access to recreation centers, including: Plus, enjoy wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks! Find out more about our full benefits package at Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that MATTERS!-apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving! 01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. Yes No 02 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past? Yes No 04 Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed: High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 05 How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please note: All relevant experience must be listed on the application. 3 or more years 2 - 3 years 1 - 2 years Less than one year No experience 06 Do you have a current and valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months? Yes No Required Question