Golf Aide - Seasonal/Temporary
About the Position San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that they are accepting applications for temporary / seasonal Golf Aides to work as Pro Shop Attendants and / or as Groundskeepers!
Successful applicants will be assigned to either Morro Bay or Dairy Creek courses. Incumbents perform a wide variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled duties in the operation, and maintenance of county golf courses, open space areas, recreational areas, landscaped areas, buildings, and other related work as required.
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties :
Not in order of importance)
- Mows greens, tees, fairways, and other turf areas and removes dew from greens.
- Uses verticutters to remove thatch from greens.
- Over-seeds greens, tees, and fairways.
- Cultivates, fertilizes, prunes, and waters turf, plants, and trees.
- Plants and maintains turf, shrubs, trees, and other groundcovers.
- Sprays ornamentals, greens, tees, and fairway turf areas.
- Top-dresses green and tee areas.
- Applies herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides as directed.
- Sets pins and tee markers.
- Operates various hand tools and power equipment such as mowers, edgers, sodcutters, rototillers, saws, trimmers, shredders, and sweepers.
- Installs, repairs, and operates irrigation systems.
- Operates standard office equipment and computer applications.
- Communicates with a wide variety of staff and members of the public in the course of work.
- Enforces rules and regulations to protect the public and the environment.
- Performs restroom and facility janitorial duties.
- Maintains records of course activities and prepares related reports.
Employees in these classifications have flexible hours and shift lengths. They will also be expected to work some holidays and weekends.
New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work.
These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure. Candidates must also pass a County pre-employment medical exam.
Please ensure you provide a complete and thorough application that highlights the experience that makes you uniquely qualified to fill this position.
for the detailed Golf Aide job description. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for Greenskeeper will have experience with the use of hand and power tools used in the maintenance of golf courses including course set up and equipment operation such as mowers, trimmers, and verticutters.
The ideal candidate for the Pro Shop will have experience working cooperatively and effectively with the public.
It is highly desired that the incumbents will have six months of experience working as golf groundskeeper, landscape maintenance, construction, Parks and Recreation, equipment operator, or related field.
Minimum Qualifications :
Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.Six months of experience in a related field or completion of two years of college at an accredited institution with a major in recreation, park management, natural resource management, horticulture, forestry, or related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates : Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment.
How to Apply An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at Supplemental Information Other Conditions of Employment : Employees in this classification are required to work holidays, weekends and evenings.
Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine fitness to perform the duties of the job.
Employees may be required to submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.
New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work.
These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process.
Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.
Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments.
Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.
For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Lifeguard I - Seasonal/Temporary
About the Position
The Parks & Recreation is actively recruiting for a Seasonal / Temporary Lifeguard I!
Lifeguards assigned to this position will be working as a lifeguard at a pool or lake.
To inquire about Red Cross Lifeguard certification training, please contact (805) 781-4385
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
Not in order of importance)
- Supervision of visitor use at a County aquatic facility or designated swim area, including pools and decks of swimming areas and other aquatic areas.
- Enforcement of County policies and regulations.
- Preventative life guarding, preventing accidents, and effecting rescues.
- Providing basic first aid to the public.
- Collecting user fees.
- Distribution of information such as schedules and activities.
- Monitoring of pool chemistry.
- Aquatic site maintenance.
- Helping prepare bulletin boards, awards and certificates.
- May conduct swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and other similar activities and related duties such as promotion, scheduling, and development of aquatic related activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certificates
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer maintained throughout employment; Title 22 First Aid Certification must be obtained within one year of original lifeguard certification and maintained throughout employment.
EMT certification can be substituted for the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Title 22 requirement
to view a full job description for Lifeguard I How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Supplemental Information
Reasonable Accommodation Notice :
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail for more information.