Summary of Functions
Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent the Green Keeper I participates in the construction and maintenance of the golf course turf and not-turf areas and assists in watering any deficiencies in the moisture levels of the greens, tees, fairways and roughs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in the daily set up of the golf course.
- Participates in the daily hand watering of the golf course to correct irrigation deficiencies.
- Participates in the daily operation of the greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, cart paths and other non-turf areas.
- Setting up the golf course including; changing holes, changing tee locations and marking course.
- Water greens, tees, approaches, fairways, roughs, and all landscape areas.
- Trims and edges sprinkler heads, quick couplers and yardage markers.
- Assists with construction projects on the course.
- Operates light weight power equipment and mowers.
- Performs golf course maintenance procedures including; mowing, trimming, watering, edging, raking, blowing, sweeping, weeding and etc.
- Responsible for maintaining a good attendance record.
- May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
- This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Education
- High school diploma and GED.
Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in golf course maintenance.
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area maintenance work.
- Ability to operate heavy motorized and power equipment.
- Ability to operate light motorized and power equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
Other Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid work permit.
- Available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.
- Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound.
- Requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Occasionally requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
- Occasionally requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
- Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
- Occasionally requires ascending or descending slopes using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
- Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
- Occasionally requires stooping, bending, crouching or squatting, which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to the outside environmental conditions and is not protected from weather conditions. The worker is exposed to working in extreme weather extremes including; cool and wet, and hot and dry conditions. The worker is frequently exposed to working on wet grass which can be slippery to walk or drive on. The worker is exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicle emissions, mechanical noises, and airborne particles. The worker is also exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals, fuels, fertilizers and other materials used in the maintenance of the golf course.
Travel Requirements
Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required. Typical travel time is generally less than a week.
Hiring Preference
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.
General Sign-off & Disclaimers
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.
Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.
Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.
The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are intended to represent the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.
Responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or reassigned based on business needs, organizational changes, regulatory requirements, or direction from leadership.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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