Summary

This position is located within the incorporated City of Somerton, Arizona. It is a tribal enterprise consisting of a nine (9) hole golf course, pro shop, and restaurant. In addition to the nine holes, the course has two lakes and mature trees adding to the beauty of the course. The golf course is a year-round business with a seasonal influx during the winter season. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of the greens, machinery, and irrigation systems. The Groundskeeper is also responsible for conducting minor repairs to buildings and general cleaning. Position may be required to work full-time hours or part-time hours, based on business needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the golf course in playable condition by irrigating, cutting grass, and trimming trees and bushes.
• Plants grass, trees, shrubs and flowers. Water, fertilize and cultivate grass, trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Ensures that the machinery and golf carts are running effectively and efficiently. Makes minor repairs as needed.
• Makes repairs to irrigation systems and waters as directed.
• Follows directions of the Grounds Superintendent
• Keeps grounds free from debris and litter. Picks up debris and litter and disposes of such properly.
• Makes suggestions and reports to the Grounds Superintendent
• Attends and participates in meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of grass, trees and plants.
• Ability to maintain grass, trees, plants and shrubs. Ability to seed, plant and fertilize grass.
• Knowledge of commercial irrigation systems and ability to maintain irrigation equipment.
• Ability to make repairs to PVC irrigation lines.
• Knowledge of hand tools and machinery used in maintaining grounds.
• Ability to schedule watering schedules and turf maintenance.
• Skill in utilizing machinery and equipment to maintain lawns and landscape.
• Knowledge of golf course machinery and carts. Ability to make general repairs of equipment.
• Ability to maintain exceptional customer service and positive harmonious work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Arizona valid driver’s license is required.
• Testing may be required.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated or must obtain prior to the end of the 120-day training period.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 2-year work experience in related field such as lawn/landscaping grounds keeping or agriculture required.

We Offer Great Fringe Benefits for our Full-time Positions

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program,

401K Plan with Employer Match, Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL)

In accordance with our policy and procedure manual Newly hired employee's pay shall be set to at least at the minimum value of the pay grade to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay Scale based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the mid-point for the pay grade.

NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ON-GOING RANDOM DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS.

Disclaimers: There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet in order to obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment.

In accordance with our policy and procedure manual Newly hired employee's pay shall be set to at least at the minimum value of the pay grade to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay Scale based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the mid-point for the pay grade.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination employer. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

The opening and closings of these positions are subject to change upon the need of each department. For more information please contact Cocopah Human Resources at 928-627-2102.