Overview

Position Title:Golf Course Maintenance Worker II

Company:City Of Coronado

Location:Coronado, CA

Job Description:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.Under supervision (Maintenance Worker I) or general supervision (Maintenance Worker II), to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of City parks, beaches, golf course, streets and related buildings and facilities; to operate a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair duties on City parks, beaches, golf courses, streets and facilities.
  • Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, and hand and small power tools including loaders, backhoes, bobcats, hydraulic lifts, root pruners, jack hammers, tractors, dump trucks, riding mowers, small tractors, rototillers, stump cutters, sprayers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chippers, shredders, push mowers, weedeaters, shovels, rakes and pick axes; ensure all equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Maintain records of time spent performing various maintenance functions; provide assistance in preparing records and files.
  • Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities for City parks and landscaped areas including, grounds maintenance, aeration and overseeding; mowing and edging grass, operating leaf blowing equipment, pruning, removing and trimming shrubbery, and raking leaves and debris.
  • Perform routine groundskeeping functions; pick up trash and debris; clean public restrooms including floors, windows and fixtures; empty refuse containers.
  • Plant, water, cultivate, fertilize and care for shrubbery, lawns and trees; prepare soil for planting and transplanting; aerate soil and apply appropriate fertilizers.
  • As assigned, perform chemical application duties; apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides; ensure proper application of all materials; perform all duties in compliance with City and mandated health and safety rules and regulations.
  • Assist in irrigation functions; adjust sprinkler heads; repair pipes; refer to higher level maintenance staff as required.

Requirements:

  • Learn the operations, services and activities of the maintenance and repair program in assigned area.
  • Learn basic methods and techniques of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting trades.
  • Learn methods and techniques of planting and caring for trees, shrubs and plants.
  • Learn methods and equipment used in weed, pest and insect control and treating minor plant diseases.
  • Learn methods and techniques of applying pesticides and herbicides.
  • Learn methods and techniques of landscape installation, maintenance and reconstruction.
  • Learn principles and practices of golf course maintenance work including maintenance of greens and turf.
  • Learn basic irrigation system repair and maintenance techniques.
  • Learn methods and techniques of preparing and applying road surfaces including asphalt and chip seal.
  • Learn methods and techniques of repairing sidewalks, curbs, and related maintenance areas.
  • Learn methods and techniques of sign fabrication, street painting and stenciling.
  • Learn methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, sewer lines and swimming pool equipment.
  • Learn building construction and maintenance methods and techniques.