City of Brockton Job Posting

PARKS DEPARTMENT

POSITION: Greenskeeper DATE POSTED: July 31, 2019 DATE CLOSES: August 14, 22019 SALARY: $47,154 – $48,922 (5-step position) STATUS: Permanent

There will be one (1) opening for a Permanent Greenskeeper, to be assigned to the DW Field Golf Course - Parks Department.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Performs contour lawn mowing of tees, greens, fairways, and roughs using rotary, hydraulic, and triplex machines; cuts and trims hedges and shrubs; applied fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides, pesticides, limestone, and other chemicals; trims around fences, trees, and other areas; spreads loam. Performs general maintenance on golf carts, including changing fluids, greasing, and checking tires and batteries; maintains mowers and cutting units. Uses chain saw to cut wood; performs building maintenance duties for golf course buildings. Keeps records of daily receipts and enters information into computer system; makes deposits; may order supplies. Operates computerized automatic irrigation system. Performs similar or related duties as required, or as situation dictates.

Supervision: Works under the direct supervision of the General Foreman; follows an established schedule to complete assigned tasks.

Work Environment: Work is performed outside with exposure to constant loud noise and potential exposure to mowers and equipment with moving mechanical parts; outdoor work may be performed in adverse weather conditions with exposure to hazards associated with the use of equipment. Some repair work is performed in shop conditions. Workload is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Operates hand and power tools, light trucks, and light and heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, hydraulic motors, and chain saws. Generally has contact with other employees and incidental contact with users of the golf course. Errors could result in personal injury and damage to the grass and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: High school diploma required; three years of landscaping experience and turf management experience desirable; experience with maintaining and repairing small engines and related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirement: Valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License

Knowledge, Ability, and Skill: Knowledge of techniques of turf care and the operation of mowers and related landscaping equipment; knowledge of safety practices and procedure; some “City of Champions” BROCKTON CITY HALL ■ 45 SCHOOL STREET ■ BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02301 TEL: (508) 580-7820 FAX: (508) 580-7133 [email protected]

City of Brockton Job Posting knowledge of golf. Ability to perform landscaping work; ability to maintain and repair small engines; ability to use power tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment. Landscaping and maintenance skills; skill in operation of equipment and tools.

Essential Functions: Most work is performed outside and requires strenuous physical effort; some work is performed in shop conditions. Strenuous physical effort is generally required to perform duties. Frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, speak, hear, reach with hands and arms, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, and climb. Stamina is required to work in adverse weather conditions. Required to lift or move items weighing up to sixty pounds. Physical ability to use power and hand tools, drive motor vehicles, and operate and drive various pieces of special maintenance equipment. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate vehicles and equipment

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Persons interested in being considered for the position should complete an employment application, submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of driver’s license and unattested driving record from the RMV to Sandra Knight, Director of Human Resources, City of Brockton, Human Resources Department, 45 School Street, Brockton, MA 02301 or submit via e-mail to [email protected] or via facsimile at 508-580-7133.

City of Brockton residency required or shall, within one (1) year of employment establish residency within the City.

City of Brockton is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

“City of Champions” BROCKTON CITY HALL ■ 45 SCHOOL STREET ■ BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02301 TEL: (508) 580-7820 FAX: (508) 580-7133 [email protected]