Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hinckley

Job Status: Sourcing

State: OH

Description: The Golf Technician maintains and enhances Cleveland Metroparks golf courses by performing skilled work in all aspects of golf maintenance. 

Essential Functions: 

1. Performs skilled work on golf course irrigation and drainage. 
2. Performs skilled work in golf grounds maintenance including cutting cups, raking bunkers, and mowing greens, tees, and fairways while exercising a degree of independent judgement. 
3. Semi-skilled in the maintenance and repair of turf equipment including, but not limited to golf carts, triplex mowers, fairway mowers, utility carts, rough mowers. 
4. Possesses the ability to grind and set up reels for fairway, greens, and tee mowers. 
5. Demonstrates technical knowledge and proficiency in the handling and application of pesticides and fertilizers. 
6. Understands how to calibrate tank sprayers and material spreaders for application of products on the golf course. 
7. Understands, operates and maintains the following equipment: Green, tee, and fairways mowers, greens roller, tractors, topdressers, spreaders, and other related turf equipment. 
8. Trains other team members in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures. 
9. Performs assigned duties with efficiency and attention to detail. 
10. Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding areas for oneself, co-workers, and public. 
11. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel. 
12. Provides work direction, changes work assignments, and corrects work activity of other employees, as assigned. 
13. Performs related duties as apparent or assigned. 

Work Days: Five (5) consecutive days and the schedule will be either Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday based on the needs of the golf course. 

• Minimum 2-year degree or relevant experience in turfgrass science. 
• Knowledge of turf maintenance tasks. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license under the laws of the State of Ohio. 
• Some experience with basic maintenance and repair of golf turf equipment. 
• Must possess or obtain a pesticide license within 6 months. (CAT 8 Turf endorsement preferred) 
• Familiar with golf etiquette and the rules of golf. 
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach that recognizes the contribution of all employees. 
• Keeps current with new production methods, techniques, and materials by work assignment locations. 
• Possess the necessary written and oral communication skills to communicate professionally. 

How to Apply: Please visit our career site at www.clevelandmetroparks.com

Start Date: March 1, 2024

Education Level: College

Company Name: Cleveland Metroparks

Company Address: 4101 Fulton Pkwy

City: Cleveland

Zip Code: 44144-1923

Website:www.clevelandmetroparks.com

Contact Email:careers@clevelandmetroparks.com

Contact Phone Number: 216-635-3200