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Posted 8 months ago
GreenskeeperCity of Charleston
Greenskeeper
Municipal Golf CourseOn-siteFull-time$44k–$46k
AI Summary
Maintains golf course grounds and turf in playing condition, operating tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems while applying fertilizers, pesticides, and performing landscape repairs.
About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$43,621.50 - $46,137.00Hourly:
$22.37 - $23.66Department:
Culture & Recreation, RecreationDivision:
Recreation Facility OperationsFLSA:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
In this role, you will maintain grounds and turf of golf course in playing condition as directed by the Greens Crew Leader.
Examples of Duties:
- Operates tractor to till, cultivate, and grade new turf areas, to apply prescribed amounts of lime, fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, and to mow rough and fairway areas at designated cut, exercising care not to injure turf or shrubs.
- Operates hand or power mower to cut turf on green and tee areas.
- Connects hose and sprinkler systems at designated points on course to irrigate turf.
- Digs and rakes ground to prepare new greens, grades and cleans traps, and repairs roadbeds.
- Plants, trims, and sprays trees and shrubs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating a tractor is preferred.
Other Necessary Requirements:
- May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
- In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
Skills
Fertilizer ApplicationFungicide ApplicationGradingInsecticide ApplicationIrrigation SystemsLandscapingLime ApplicationMower OperationPesticide ApplicationTractor OperationTree TrimmingTurf Maintenance
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