M & R Worker Sr. - Golf at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

This position announcement is for Maintenance & Repair Worker Sr. - Golf Courses, a full-time Civil Service position located in Parks & Recreation. This position performs unskilled and skilled labor tasks required in the maintenance procedures for operation of a golf course.  The job requires working in all types of weather, being capable of some strenuous labor involving bending, lifting, climbing, etc., and possibly working around irritant chemicals. The position may require night and weekend work.

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department has something for everyone through its variety of strategically placed facilities and programs. Parks offers cultural arts and fitness classes, dog parks and nature programs and 16,000 acres of open space, including 121 parks and 19 greenways. Ice hockey, sports leagues, art galleries and much more are among the offerings. An active and fun place where there is always something going on, Parks might be just the place for you.

*If you have recently applied for this position, there is no need to reapply.  Your application is still under consideration.*

Position Duties

• May perform the more difficult work in repairing, installing, maintaining, and construction of greens. tees, fairway, and sand traps.

• Installs and repairs, signs, fences, and related items

• Operates equipment-Uses power tools, saws, trimmers, edgers, etc.

• Applies fertilizer or other chemicals as directed by supervisor

• Grades and prepares ground for springs and sodding

• Waters and sprays herbicides and chemicals

• Plants, transplants, and cultivates flowers, plants, shrubs, and greens.

• Lays sod and do related work for the reclaiming and establishment of turf areas.

• Supervise proper hand syringing.

• Repairs irrigation

• Edges & cleans Sand Traps

• Performs other related duties.

• Performs Supervisor duties when needed

• Runs weekend and project crews.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Eighth Grade Education and one (1) year experience in construction, laboring, maintenance or a related field.
  
Experience is defined as working knowledge of specialized golf course equipment and golf course maintenance care.


LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

 Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. 

Other Qualifications

• Experience in the golfing industry
• Experience developing and applying a pesticide program for golf courses
• Experience recognizing turf disease(s)
• Experience programming, operating, troubleshooting & repairing irrigation systems

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
 
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
 
 
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

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