Golf Course Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Golf Course Grounds Maintenance Worker
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 305461
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing golf course maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the golf course for daily operations.

  • Operate equipment needed to take care of the golf course.

  • Operate saws, weed eaters, blowers, etc.

  • Remove trash, debris and provide general cleanup as needed.

  • Assist in making repairs to the irrigation system when needed.

  • Help maintain and repair equipment as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Related experience is not required, but useful.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver¿s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

SCOPE OF WORK

• The purpose of this position is to maintain the appearance and playability of the golf course. Successful performance helps ensure a safe and playable course for guests.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with guests, co-workers, Golf Course Superintendent, and Golf Professional.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.

• The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

• The employee will use tools or equipment requiring a degree of dexterity.

• The work is typically performed outdoors and can include during inclement weather.

• The employee will be exposed to dust, dirt, oil, grease, and machinery with moving parts.

• The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.

Work Schedule

• Work schedule varies. Will be discussed during the interview process.