Construction Laborer

General Summary:

The Construction Laborer I, under the supervision of the Project Manager, Supervisor or Foreman, performs routine manual labor involved in golf course construction; do grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; and occasionally perform work involving light equipment such as tractors, trenchers, utility vehicles, trucks or other construction equipment. Each golf course construction laborer may be assigned responsibility for several specialized construction work on the golf course during the course of the project.

 

Primary Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

The Construction Laborer :

Waters tees, greens and fairways, and under the direct supervision of the Foreman helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways. Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation and drainage systems. Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment daily; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment operator immediately. Ensures that the equipment cooling system is working at all times. Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas. May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment. Participate and attend safety meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

A.  Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

 

B.  Experience: 

• 1-2 years’ landscape or irrigation industry experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

• Knowledge methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate utility vehicles, trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina and agility.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions in English.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings.