RANGE MAINTENANCE I - GOLF

Job Title : Range Maintenance I - Golf

Department : Golf (Links and Tees)

Reports to : Golf Building and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Job Class : Non-Exempt, Seasonal (29 hours per week), Part-time (19 hours per week a year around), not to exceed 1000 hours a year.

Salary : $13.00 per hour (New Pay rate $15.00 p / hour starting January 2024)

Position Summary :

The Range Maintenance I is responsible for performing a variety of facility and golf labor duties to maintain and / or repair park property, facility, or equipment.

Work is performed at a moderate, constant pace, but may vary depending on the demands of the job requires under the direct supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Operates Golf Equipment, which may include golf carts, weed whips, and push mowers.
• Maintains both landscape and turf, including hand mowing, trimming, and seeding.
• Performs landscape maintenance to include watering, weeding, and planting of flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Completes routine cleaning and minor repair of mowers and other equipment as needed.
• Removes all refuse and trash from indoor and outdoor facilities as necessary.
• Assists with horticulture tasks.
• Assists with annual maintenance of buildings, painting, carpet cleaning, floor care.
• Performs snow removal from walks, and drives.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

• Interpret and adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, and Safety Manual.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all general and department-specific safety rules.
• Immediately reports all accidents and unsafe conditions (i.e., Hazards) to the supervisor.
• Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents.
• Attends all required safety programs and in-service training meetings.
• Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention, Is courteous in all cases.
• Pays strict attention to housekeeping of work area(s) and general facility.

Competencies

• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups, and other units of local government.
• Ability to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from others, and interruptions, with accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relations with both internal and external customers.
• Proficiency to read and write in English, and organizing effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively within various settings, from one-on-one to small group configurations.
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.

Required Qualifications :

• High school graduate with two years of demonstrated experience in a field related to Park District maintenance.
• Must be 16 years old age.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

• Facility is an environment in which alcohol sales take place.
• Duties will be performed in the presence of the general population and or patrons in public areas.
• Sitting - occasionally Walking - minimum of 2 miles Standing - frequently.
• Lifting - heavy, 0 - 75 lbs. Stooping - frequently Reaching - frequently.
• Climbing - occasionally Kneeling - occasionally Driving - frequently.
• Work area is both indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting, and outdoors at the golf course, driving range and miniature golf.
• Frequent exposure to natural and potentially extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, snow, rain and ice while attending to job related activities.
• Exposure to various chemicals (i.e., fertilizers, weed killers, pond chemicals, cleaning agents, and oil fuels).
• Exposure to noise distractions from employees, patrons, or equipment operation.
• Exposure to sun for extended periods of time.
• Protective clothing and equipment are required as it pertains to a particular job duty and may include earplugs, or ear covers, helmets, respirators, safety goggles / glasses, chaps, leather type work boots, protective gloves, and disposable overalls.
• Workers are allowed and encouraged to use mechanical or manual assists for lifting above 50 lbs. as a guideline. Working in teams also provides assistance with heavier activities.

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