Golf Course Technician – Part Time
Job Description:
What would a typical day on the job be like — what work would I do?
Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service and working outdoors? Well, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
The Golf Course Technician performs a variety of activities associated with the care, maintenance and beautification of the Deer Run Golf Course in Newport News! Day to day, you can expect to perform grounds maintenance on the golf course like mowing, weeding, edging, raking, and mulching! You will be responsible for ensuring that the golf course is kept up to the highest standards when it comes to appearance and cleanliness.
There is a variety of equipment used to perform maintenance on the golf course. Green, fairway, tee and rough mowers along with aerators are used to cut and maintain the grass. When equipment is not in use, it will be important to perform preventative maintenance and routine checks on equipment to keep it operating efficiently. In the event that equipment malfunctions or stops working, you will be responsible for reporting the issue to your supervisor so repairs may be initiated.
Communication skills are essential in this position, as you will frequently interact with customers and other employees! Safety is our top priority for citizens and employees, so knowledge of basic safety hazards and precautions will come in handy! This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with the City of Newport News! We are always looking for excited and hardworking employees to join our team!