About this role
Job SummaryAbout the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eisenhower Golf Course, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits. .
QualificationsWho May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/30/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must be skilled in the operation of any powered equipment. Must be familiar with common gardener procedures such as mowing, fertilizing, replacing sod and/or aerating. Experience in pruning trees and bushes arc desirable. Applicant must be able to communicate effectively in English to follow verbal and written job assignments. Applicant must be able to communicate with the golfers, understand written equipment safety and training manuals, understand MSDS and hazard communication programs and follow all established safety, security and housekeeping responsibilities. Must lift up to 75 pounds. Position is subject to furlough from December through February. A pre-employment physical is required. Pre-employment immunizations are required. Successful completion of a Tier one investigation is required. Must have the ability to operate a wide variety of powered equipment to include utility vehicles, riding mowers, and other powered riding equipment if required. Must have the ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.
Major DutiesIrrigates all areas of the golf course. Knows the locations of quick coupler valves used for hand watering for supplemental irrigation requirements. Performs grounds maintenance operations on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, clubhouse grounds area and other related areas by using hand or power operated equipment, hand tools or manual labor. Mows, fertilizes, seeds, sods, plugs, aerates, top-dresses, verti- cuts, changes cups, moves tee markers, and does flag and pole maintenance. Polices, rakes, and shapes traps; trims and cultivates plants, transplants trees and shrubs, and performs other maintenance operations of the course. Performs basic operator maintenance and records equipment usage. May occasionally operate a wide variety of powered equipment to include utility vehicles, riding mowers, and other powered riding equipment. Performs other related duties as required. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052410