GARDENER/GROUNDSKEEPER NA04/STEP 1

Full Job Description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!

MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to use a variety of hand and power operated tools and equipment such as, but not limited to; mowers, spreaders, saws, pruning shears, and sprayers.

May require the operation of a motor vehicle, requiring a valid driver's license. Responsibility: Under the supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Completes work with little review during progress. Follows directions from supervisor or manufacturer in measuring and mixing fertilizer or chemical agents.

Maintains maintenance records, logs, and documentation. Communicates effectively with public and supervisors.

Physical Effort: Work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and stooping. Climbs ladders and stairs.

Lifts and carriers objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Working Conditions: Work is done outside, in all types of weather conditions and on all types of terrain.

Works with chemicals including pesticides and fertilizers, necessary protective gear will be provided.

Chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, scrapes, and occasional possibility of broken bones from falls. Major Duties:

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of general grounds maintenance at golf course.

Operates a variety of specialized lawn mowers designed for golf courses, including but not limited to; riding green mowers, walking green mowers, tee mowers, and fairway mowers.

Operates a variety of trimming equipment, including but not limited to; weed whips, brush cutters, hand saws, pruning shears, and hand shears.

Operates other equipment including but not limited to; top dressers, runabouts, golf carts, trap rakes, fertilizer spreaders, boom sprayers, hand sprayers, cup cutters, drag mats, rakes, and shovels.

Makes adjustments to machines such as adjusting mower height, sharpening mower blades. Performs general maintenance for equipment.

Performs a variety of daily tasks including, but not limited to; applying fertilizers and pesticides, seed propagation, sodding, planting flowers and shrubs, and watering.

Performs repair and installation for irrigation systems, performs installation of fences, raking traps, moving tee markers and hole locations on greens. Keeping area clean of trash.

Observes environmental and safety rules and regulations.

May drive a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 pounds throughout an installation under limited traffic conditions at low speeds to transport supplies and equipment.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly.

Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.

Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other duties as assigned.