Golf Course- Outside Services Staff

About the Department

The City of Renton is recruiting for part-time Outside Services positions at the City's Maplewood Golf Course. Duties will include providing cart attendance, monitoring the driving range facility, and providing marshal services. The applicant will have the ability to assist customers to maintain steady and safe play throughout the golf course while projecting a friendly and helpful attitude as a course representative. The intent is to ensure that the golfer leaves Maplewood with a feeling of course organization, safety, and above all, the desire to return to play golf at our facility. 
  

SUPERVISION: 
Reports To:  Golf Professional
Supervises:  none
   
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor driving range hitting bays and collect/restock empty baskets.
• Operate driving range picker.
• Perform golf ball recovery from driving range and surrounding area; final "pick" prior to closing.
• Clean range balls and fill dispenser hopper.
• Cleaning and organizing of driving range picking room and equipment.
• Reporting any damage to equipment and any safety issues to supervisor.
• Operate equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Clean power cart windshields and seats, taking care to avoid scratching carts.
• Sweep out the power carts and remove all garbage; wipe down the body and check for possible damage.
• Sweep out the power cart barn monthly.
• Record any damages to carts, and repairs that are needed in the cart journal.
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Marshal the golf course when instructed

 
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position and an understanding of the game of golf. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices. 
• Skill in overseeing and leading the work of others. 
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy. 
• Ability to navigate emergency situations. 
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants. 
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds regularly.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings,
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed indoors and outside in all weather conditions.
• Work evenings and/or weekends as assigned.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Other Qualifications

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications.  For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume.  Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.  

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager via email and/or phone. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check. 

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