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Most Recent Position Posted: 8/23/10

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Laborers - Risco landscaping & Irrigation

To assist with Landscaping, Irrigation, Nursery and Lawn care.
Experience helpful, but not necessary,   Will Train.

Apply at:
Risco Landscaping & Irrigation

17013 US Hwy
69
515-232-2684
Located on HWY 69
4 Miles North of North Grand Mall
Suburban Office Center
( At the Gilbert Corner next to Casey's)

Posted 8-23-10


Equipment Manager - Sunnyside Country Club - Waterloo, IA

Typical Duties (but not limited to):
• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
• Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
• Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, frequently makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
• Oversees the shop area maintenance.
• Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.


Employment standards:
• Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
• Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
• Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Ability to move heavy objects.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
• Prior experience with above a must

Responsible to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Benefits to be discussed in interview

Please send resume w/references to:
1600 Olympic Drive
Waterloo, IA 50701
Attn: Jason Tresemer
sunnysidegrounds@mchsi.com

Posted 8/11/10


Office Manger/Technical Support Specialist - United Seeds, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Office/Warehouse
Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:
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Managing day to day office duties
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Technical support writing
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PowerPoint presentations
·        Warehouse stock receiving and loading out
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Inventory control
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Sales to customers

Qualifications:
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BA Degree in Business or Turf Management or related field preferred, or equivalent
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Strong time management and organizational skills
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Strong customer-orientation: prompt issue resolution/follow-through
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Strong computer skills (MS Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Valid driver’s license is required with very clean driving record
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A medical physical and drug test will be required prior to employment

Benefits:
United Seeds offers great job training and career growth opportunities.  Compensation is commensurate with experience.  We offer a benefit package that includes major medical, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, profit sharing/401K plan, holidays and vacation.

Interested parties send or email resume to:
United Seeds, Inc.
Attn: John Jones President
P.O. Box 27322    Omaha, NE 68127
402-331-4800   
Email: jjones@unitedseeds.com

Posted 7/28/2010