Facility Name:               Robert T Lynch Municipal Golf Course

Location:                         Brookline, MA

Position / Title:             Maintenance Craftperson - Golf Course

Facility Description: Municipality

Experience Desired:

Two years of experience operating equipment and performing labor while working on golf courses; experience in landscaping and light maintenance desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Valid Driver’s License, Class D. Knowledge of turf equipment operation and maintenance, safety practices, work zone safety, labor practices and grounds maintenance activities; basic knowledge of landscaping and light maintenance. Ability to drive and operate maintenance equipment. .

Responsibilities Description:

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Perform a range of manual and skilled labor, including mowing greens, fairways, approaches, tees and rough areas, trim and prune trees and shrubs, blowing off turf areas, emptying trash, weed whacking native areas, picking up debris and litter, maintaining water ways and operating pumping stations, raking leaves, top dressing and aeration, verticutting, pest control as appropriate, planting plants, flowers, and turf as needed. Perform pathway improvements and light carpentry, masonry and painting repairs as needed.

Operate snow grooming equipment and maintain ski trails during the winter season. Operate vehicles and equipment, such as pick up trucks, tractors, and other turf specialty equipment; transport personnel and materials to and from job sites; conduct safety inspections of vehicles to ensure proper operation. Plow snow, snow blow, sand and shovel snow around buildings on golf course property, may be assigned to assist the turf equipment technician.

Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Special Skills:

Assist other personnel on projects, lift heavy objects, read plans and diagrams, and recognize maintenance or repair needs of vehicles and equipment. Equipment operation and driving skills

Compensation and Benefits: Grade LN-03 Salary $28.29 per hr

Education Requirements:  Minimum High School Diploma

Date Position is Available: Dec 01, 2023

How to Apply: Electronically

Apply to:  View the full job description at https://www.brooklinema.gov/1415/Work-With-Us

Date Posted: Oct 06, 2023

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2023