Golf Course Maintenance Worker at NOVA Parks – Sterling, Virginia

The Golf Course Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the golf course. This position is part-time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered.

Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Mows grass on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and driving ranges using a variety of mowers, tractors and specialized equipment.
• Rakes sand traps.
• Pick up and remove litter and debris.
• Replace fluid in golf ball washers.
• Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking.
• Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers.
• Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas.
• Operate golf course vehicles which may include pickup trucks, dump trucks, sand trap rakes, and utility vehicles.
• Clean & organize maintenance shop.
• Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments.
• Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains.
• Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport.
• Perform manual labor and related work as required.
• Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on duty.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years to operate tractors.
• Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver’s license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must purchase and wear standard uniform.