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GROUNDSKEEPER

GROUNDSKEEPER (multiple vacancies)

La Paz County Emerald Golf Course 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Groundskeeper  

Starting Salary:  $15.19/hour

Full Time, Non-Exempt

 
 
Position Summary:
Under the indirect supervision of the Groundskeeper Foreman, the position is responsible for general maintenance of the golf course.
Essential Job Functions:
  • General maintenance of the golf course.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for trimming trees, weed eating around trees, bunkers and cart paths.
  • Responsible for mowing fairways, greens, tees and driving range with riding and “walk behind” mowers.
  • Responsible for edging, raking and maintaining sand bunkers.
  • Responsible for picking up grass piles.
  • Responsible for checking fluid levels before operating any machine.
  • Responsible for reporting any abnormalities discovered while operating machinery to supervisor.
  • Responsible for returning all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; wash equipment at the end of each day.
  • Responsible for blowing cart paths with backpack blowers or riding blowers.
  • Responsible for servicing golf course by changing green flags, putting cups, moving rope and barricades and moving tee markers.
  • Responsible for changing hole locations daily
  • Under supervision, repair broken water lines.
  • Clean restrooms and breakroom.
  • Operate large mowers, tractors and other light equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Operate turf-vac, backhoe, fairway and green aerifier and boom sprayer.
  • Fill divot bottles with divot mix.
  • Apply divot mix to driving range tee and other tees on the golf course.
  • Lay sod as required.
Minimum Job Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED Certificate
  • Two (2) years’ work experience at a golf course or park (preferred)
  • Maintain a valid Driver License throughout the length of employment
Knowledge, Skill & Ability:
  • Familiar with tractors, back hoes and tri-ply mowers
  • Must be able to work early and late shifts, weekends and holidays.  
  • Must be able to work outside exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Must be willing to submit to a drug test, if requested.  
  • Work well with others and take directions.
  • Ability to be deployed to remote areas of the County
  • Work in adverse conditions for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
  • Periodically or routinely lift heavy items up to 50 lbs. and carry long distances up to 20 feet
  • Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time
  • Walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces
  • Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
 

Submit your resume, completed application

or contact us for any questions or accommodations to

 

Emerald Golf Course

Steve Benton, Director  (928) 667-3366

sbenton@lapaz.gov 

 
 
 
Read on
Status Open
Category Continuous (open until filled)
Job ID  
Salary  
Published May 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
Closing

GROUNDSKEEPER (multiple vacancies)

La Paz County Emerald Golf Course 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Groundskeeper  

Starting Salary:  $15.19/hour

Full Time, Non-Exempt

 
 
Position Summary:
Under the indirect supervision of the Groundskeeper Foreman, the position is responsible for general maintenance of the golf course.
Essential Job Functions:
  • General maintenance of the golf course.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for trimming trees, weed eating around trees, bunkers and cart paths.
  • Responsible for mowing fairways, greens, tees and driving range with riding and “walk behind” mowers.
  • Responsible for edging, raking and maintaining sand bunkers.
  • Responsible for picking up grass piles.
  • Responsible for checking fluid levels before operating any machine.
  • Responsible for reporting any abnormalities discovered while operating machinery to supervisor.
  • Responsible for returning all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; wash equipment at the end of each day.
  • Responsible for blowing cart paths with backpack blowers or riding blowers.
  • Responsible for servicing golf course by changing green flags, putting cups, moving rope and barricades and moving tee markers.
  • Responsible for changing hole locations daily
  • Under supervision, repair broken water lines.
  • Clean restrooms and breakroom.
  • Operate large mowers, tractors and other light equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Operate turf-vac, backhoe, fairway and green aerifier and boom sprayer.
  • Fill divot bottles with divot mix.
  • Apply divot mix to driving range tee and other tees on the golf course.
  • Lay sod as required.
Minimum Job Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED Certificate
  • Two (2) years’ work experience at a golf course or park (preferred)
  • Maintain a valid Driver License throughout the length of employment
Knowledge, Skill & Ability:
  • Familiar with tractors, back hoes and tri-ply mowers
  • Must be able to work early and late shifts, weekends and holidays.  
  • Must be able to work outside exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Must be willing to submit to a drug test, if requested.  
  • Work well with others and take directions.
  • Ability to be deployed to remote areas of the County
  • Work in adverse conditions for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
  • Periodically or routinely lift heavy items up to 50 lbs. and carry long distances up to 20 feet
  • Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time
  • Walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces
  • Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
 

Submit your resume, completed application

or contact us for any questions or accommodations to

 

Emerald Golf Course

Steve Benton, Director  (928) 667-3366

sbenton@lapaz.gov 

 
 
 
Read on
Status Open
Category Continuous (open until filled)
Job ID  
Salary  
Published May 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
Closin  

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