Overview
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WORKER
The City of Hays’ Parks Department is looking for a dependable Golf Course Maintenance Worker for the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. Duties include manual labor, maintenance duties, equipment operations, & minor construction projects. Specialized duties may include fertilizing, chemical applications, grass seeding, landscaping & irrigation operation/repairs.
Hours of work are typically Monday – Friday from 7:30-4:00 but will vary on occasion depending on course needs. This position is required to have a flexible work schedule & work weekends and holidays as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver’s license required. The ideal candidate would have the working knowledge of general construction techniques, ability to operate a wide variety of equipment, turf maintenance & irrigation operation and repair. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, machinery, excessive noise & all types of weather conditions is expected. Strong communication & mechanical skills required. This position requires a CDL Class B within 6 months of employment and has a residency requirement of a 40-minute response time.
COMPENSATION
Full Pay Range: $16.84 – $25.02/hour. Starting wage based on experience with step increases each year. The City of Hays offers great benefits including health insurance, KPERS, paid time off & Holidays. Visit www.haysusa.com/employment for a full list of benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted in City Hall, 1507 Main, Hays, KS or online at www.haysusa.com/employment. Position opened until filled. Questions about the position may be sent to hr@haysusa.com or by calling 785-628-7320. EOE
About City of Hays
Hays, Kansas (pop. 20,500), is a university community serving as a regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, arts, & recreation for the western half of Kansas - serving a population of nearly 100,000. This excellent community is recognized among the top Kansas cities in entertainment, health, arts, culture. Hays is home to Fort Hays State University (FHSU), a regional comprehensive university with over 14,000 students, known for its innovation & entrepreneurship. FHSU is the fastest growing university in the Kansas Regents system. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the FHSU campus is home to the Encore Series, Hays Symphony, & other national & world caliber performances. Hays Med, part of the University of Kansas Health System, is a major employer with more than 1,000 employees. Hays Med is home to the DeBakey Heart Institute of Kansas & one of the top rural medical centers in the United States. The Bricks in Historic Downtown Hays has unique shopping, galleries, eateries, & entertainment. Hays boasts excellent recreational facilities including: full service gyms, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, an extensive recreational program, & excellent opportunities for walking, running, & biking. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes providing fishing, boating & other water sports. Bike Hays contains 21 miles of connecting trail system. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting jet service to Denver and Chicago with several flights in each direction daily. Multiple high-speed Internet providers service Hays. Hays is in an elite group of cities with fiber to the premise. More information about the City of Hays, KS at www.visithays.com.
