GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WORKER I in St. George, Utah at St. George, City of (UT)

Job Title: GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Salary Range: $41,666.00 Annually
Location: Southgate Golf Course - St. George, UT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600047
Department: OPERATIONS - GOLF

Job Description: Position Summary

Golf Course Maintenance Worker I Salary Range: (42) $41,666/year
Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $62,498/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee the first day of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org.Provides specialized care and maintenance of City of St. George municipal golf courses. Ensures quality of greens, tees, and fairways through verti-cutting, top dressing, cup placement, and other forms of turf management. This is basic maintenance work for a municipal golf course.

Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
1. Operates hydraulic triplex green and tee mowers, tractors, backhoes, and large reel mowers on greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.

1. Performs manual labor such as hand mowing, weed eating, sodding, raking bunkers, edging turf, etc.
2. Performs general grounds maintenance and repair work of cart paths, restrooms, etc.
3. Performs minor maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment daily.
4. Assists with the application of fertilizers, chemicals, etc.

1. Performs miscellaneous related golf course maintenance duties as required.
2. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Difficult working positions. Must stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior. Irregular hours, including weekends, late nights, and holidays.Qualifications

Experience: Experience with hydraulic triplex green and tee mowers, tractors, large reel mowers, raking bunkers, and edging turf is preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license and be at least 17 years of age in order to operate a City car, truck, or heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Tools, equipment, and techniques used in maintenance, repair, and/or construction of golf courses.
• Standard safety precautions.

Ability to:

• Work with a minimum of supervision, and understand and follow general work instructions.
• Perform outdoor manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Adapt to changing conditions of the course, and accept the work hours that result from these conditions.

Benefits for part-time employees:

Recreation Benefit

Free access to all 4 city golf courses (Dixie Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, and Sunbrook), swimming pools (City Pool and Sand Hollow Aquatic Center) and recreation center is available to all part-time employees.

Note: Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day, but may be turned away if there are no available tee-times. If you happen to be golfing with at least 2 paying customers; tee times can be set with more advance notice, but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course will not be available to schedule tee times in advance --- walk on play based on availability only.