Golf Technician II

General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation has a great opportunity to work outdoors with the Tanglewood Golf Maintenance staff.

Daily tasks include but not limited to golf course set up, wilt watching greens, operating aeration equipment, tree cutting and other general golf maintenance work. Also, operating a variety of small equipment and tractors.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday and shared weekends (every other weekend).

May - September: 6:00 - 2:30 pm

October - April: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Distinguishing Features

A Successful Candidate Should Have Considerable knowledge of standard golf course maintenance practices;

Ability to operate and maintain a variety of reel-type mowers and other golf grounds maintenance equipment;

Ability to operate tractors, loaders, backhoes, mowers and other large equipment;

Ability to diagnose wilt, disease and insect damage;

Ability to perform a variety of skilled golf course maintenance duties; and

Knowledge of safe and efficient use of all types of golf course equipment.

Minimum Education And Experience Graduation from high school or GED and two years of experience in golf course maintenance.

A valid driver's license is required.

Pesticide license must be obtained within one year of employment.

Prefer Associate degree in turf management or related field.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Must have demonstrated ability to safely operate motorized mowing and landscape.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Monitors golf course greens for stresses, including wilt, disease and insect damage;

Sets up golf course for daily play;

Mows fairways and adjusts equipment for precise cut, as necessary;

Performs backlapping of reels and adjusts height of cut;

Acts as lead worker in fertilizing of greens;

Operates backhoe and assists in felling trees;

Assists in installation of irrigation systems;

Top-dresses greens and tees; seeding and over-seeding;

Operates large variety of mowers and large equipment; and

Performs general golf maintenance tasks as needed.

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

• Did Not Finish High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

04

Which best describes your experience performing golf course maintenance?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

05

Do you have experience operating mowers, tractors, and landscaping equipment?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have an Associates degree in Turf Management or a related field?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a pesticide license?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered no to the previous question, are you able to obtain a pesticide license within one year of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question