Salary: $15.87 Hourly
Location : Arthur B. Sim GC- 2020 W. Murdock, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Greenskeeper – Sim
Department: Cultural Arts, Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Golf
Opening Date: 10/19/2023
Closing Date: 11/2/2023 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is work in the maintenance of grounds and facilities at a golf course. A supervisor assigns responsibilities, but the employee performs work independently and occasionally supervises a small group of workers in routine tasks.
The days and hours for this position: Varies
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee’s International (SEIU)
Examples of Work Performed
- Operates tractors, trucks, power mowers, aerators, top dressers, and other turf maintenance equipment.
- Irrigates, fertilizes, and applies pesticides to turf.
- Plants grass seed and makes sod repairs to golf course playing areas.
- Maintains sand traps, banks of ponds and creeks, and other hazards on the course.
- Makes periodic changes of putting green cups and tee markers and services ball washers.
- Performs lubrication, sharpening, and minor repair services to mowers and turf-related equipment.
- Repairs benches, barriers, bridges, paths, and other furnishings on the golf course.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Considerable knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment such as mowers, sprayers, tractors, pumps and irrigating equipment, and other tools and equipment required in the care and maintenance of golf courses.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in developing and maintaining golf greens, fairways, landscaping, and structures at the golf course.
- Ability to operate trucks, tractors, trucksters, and mowers requiring the simultaneous operation and control of throttle, brake, steering transmission, and hydraulic equipment.
- Ability to operate hand held mechanical equipment such as chain saws, string trimmers, circular saws, sod cutters, drills, edger’s, push mowers, blowers, pruners, and other types of equipment.
- Ability to operate hand held, non-mechanical equipment such as rakes, hoes, shovels, cup changers, hammers, wrenches, sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, pruners, grease guns, painting equipment, and other tools of this type.
- Ability to operate a vehicle which has a clutch, brake, transmission, and steering wheel that must be operated simultaneously with both manual and pedal controls.
- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
- Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, pavement construction and windy conditions.
- Ability to safely and effectively swing a 20-pound sledgehammer against brick, concrete or similar substances.
- Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another.
- Ability to pull, shove, otherwise maneuver items weighting up to 300 pounds.
- Ability to be continuously performing tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment, bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk about (up to a half mile at a time) for most of an eight hour shift.
- Ability to inspect areas overhead in shrubs and trees.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class B commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
Requires experience operating hand-held mechanical equipment such as chain saws, string trimmers, circular saws, sod cutters, drills, edger’s, push mowers, blowers, pruners, and other types of equipment.
Experience operating trucks, tractors, trucksters, mowers, golf carts, and other vehicles.
Must be able to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Six months of experience in golf course grounds maintenance preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION – Most employees with less than five years’ employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS – There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee’s option as scheduled with the supervisor.
3. SICK LEAVE – Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a “Well Day.” An additional “Well Day” can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE – Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.RETIREMENT – The City offers two retirement plans – Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory – employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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I have the following experience in building, mechanical, construction, or grounds maintenance.
- 6 months or less
- 6 months to a year
- 1 to 3 years’ experience
- 4 to 7 years’ experience
- 8+ years’ experience
- I do not have experience in building, mechanical, construction, or grounds maintenance.
02
I have a valid driver’s license:
- Yes
- No
03
This position requires a Class B CDL license. Please identify your current status with a Class B CDL license and brake endorsement.
- I currently have an active Class A or B CDL license.
- I currently have an active Class A or B CDL with brake endorsement.
- I do not have a current Class B CDL license, but am willing and able to obtain this license within the first 60 days of hire.
- I am not willing or able to obtain a Class B CDL license with a brake endorsement.
04
This position will require work outdoors in inclement weather including snow and ice removal. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.
- Yes
- No
05
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
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