Summary
Golf
Division is currently seeking an entry level candidate (driver’s license not
required, age 16 years
or older) to become an Assistant Golf Worker and join a talented team of innovators to help
strengthen the world-class stewardship of golf courses in our community.  The Golf Division provides a positive and
engaging environment, comprehensive training, and opportunity for professional
growth and career advancement in the green industry.  Experience is not necessary, a driver’s
license is not required, and positions generally open in early spring and last
until late fall.

The Assistant Golf Worker position is a job where
you’ll be working outdoors, helping to the city’s golf courses.  You’ll learn green industry standards,
landscaping techniques, turf care and irrigation practices while performing a
variety of duties including edging, raking, cleaning debris, weeding, and
plant-bed care which are practical and in demand career skills. 

Incentives:
Hourly
employees are highly valued team members that the Recreation
Department and the City of Fort Collins recognize by providing the following
perks:
-Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
-Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal and financial assistance.
-Wellness program and access to workout facilities.
-Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility.
-Collaborative work environment.
-Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
-Discounted Golf Green Fees.
-Discounted Passes to City Recreation facilities.
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, boots, ear protection, etc.
-Safety boots and Golf division logo work attire provided.
-Mentoring by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Park professionals.
-Training opportunities to expand educational background.

Essential Duties:
-Assist in maintenance of City golf courses.
-Operate (after provided training) a variety of equipment including, utility vehicles, hand tools, power tools.
-Clean and remove trash from all areas of the golf course including shelters and restroom facilities.
-Assist with horticulture maintenance (shrub beds, flower beds, specialty gardens).
-Assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
-May help with snow removal.
-May collaborate with other Park divisions in Cemetery, Forestry and Parks as needed.
-Work successfully in a team environment, as well as autonomously, in all weather conditions.  
-Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
-Engage with team members in a considerate and helpful manner and project a positive attitude in the workplace.
-All other duties as assigned.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

 Minimum
Qualifications/Experience:
-Must be at least 16 years old. (Driver’s license is not required.)
-Successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record and background check.
-Physical, mental, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties outlined above with or without reasonable accommodation including:
-Ability to read, write and communicate well with others.
-Physical ability and stamina to perform duties including bending, lifting, digging, pushing, and kneeling.
-Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly; occasionally up to 50 pounds maximum.  
Proper safety measures for lifting/moving any item are
expected to be followed; including, but not limited to, the use of proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), use of lifting/moving equipment,
and/or assistance from co-workers.

Work Schedule/Conditions:
-Position is a non-benefitted seasonal/temporary hourly position.
-Potential for flexible work schedules to allow for work-life-school balance.
-Hours vary from part-time to full-time and may include weekends, holidays and early mornings.
-Potential for overtime pay and accrued sick/personal time based on qualified hours worked.
-Work occurs outdoors in a variety of weather conditions under the supervision of a crew leader.
-Safety gear is provided and required including, but is not limited to, safety-toed boots, safety glasses and ear protection.
-May use chemicals including cleaning supplies and herbicides.
-Attendance at weekly staff meetings, trainings, and safety meetings is required.
-City of Fort Collins works together with staff to prevent the spread of germs (COVID, etc.) to maintain a clean, safe environment. 
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities.  Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
 
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
 Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.  The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. 

The
City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate
behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being
adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any
behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,
the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from
unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or
harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national
origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived
sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status
or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any
other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In
addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the
City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee
who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government
health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City
employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions
giving rise to the threat or violation.
 
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