The purpose of this position is to maintain the golf course grounds, in accordance with objectives and work plans.  Employees in this classification perform skilled grounds maintenance work.  Position is responsible for mowing grounds and trimming, as well as a wide variety of maintenance tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operates according to safety instructions a variety of golf course maintenance equipment used in the mowing and maintenance of greens, tees, collars, fairways and rough.
 
2. Trims shrubs and trees; maintains and repairs sand traps; aerates; applies grass seed and fertilizer according to instructions.  Blows and clears leaves.

3. May maintain division files.

4. Hand-waters dry spots on greens; waters and maintains flowers.

5. Moves tee markers; picks up trash and debris; assists with changing cups.

6. Fills water in ball washers.

7. Repairs tee and fairways divots; paints tee markers and signs.

8. Maintains cleanliness of maintenance area and bathrooms; maintains parking lot.

 9. Performs other duties as required.

Position is considered “essential personnel”; defined as staff who are required to report to their designated work location during weather-related or other emergencies, even when town offices are closed or normal operations are suspended.

Minimum Education, Training, Experience and Special Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Supplemented by experience in grounds or landscape management strongly preferred
• Possession of pesticide application license strongly preferred, or the ability to obtain within six months of employment
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable record

Hours:  

Monday - Friday (Some Weekends) 6am - 2:30pm / 5am - 8am

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The Town of Herndon, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the ADA, the town will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with this employer.

Tasks involve regular and sustained performance of moderately to heavy physically demanding work, typically involving but not limited to some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling; may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately to heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Tasks involve the ability to perform semi-skilled, coordinated movements such as those required to operate firearms and motor vehicles. 

Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, as well as visual perception and discrimination.

Tasks risk the possibility of exposure to violence that may or may not involve weapons and physical altercations.

Tasks risk the possibility of exposure to adverse, environmental conditions such as but not limited to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, snow, ice, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery vibrations, toxic agents, disease or pathogenic substances.