Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Department: Leisure Services Division: Golf Course

Annual Pay Range: 59817 - $74772 (DOE)

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of first-line supervisory duties as needed to assist in the planning organizing and coordinating the construction maintenance and repair of the city golf course including tees fairways rough greens and natural environment. Oversees daily operations in the absence of the Course Superintendent.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Golf Course Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides general supervision to Irrigation Technician Maintenance Mechanic and full-time and part-time Mower Operator/Greens Keeper(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the implementation and management of project priorities monitors project timely completion and quality; assists in the design and development of course additions including putting greens driving range greens holes etc; directs work crews in the details of assigned projects.

Participates in the selection functions for course personnel; instructs and trains course personnel in efficient and effective operation of course maintenance equipment; assists in evaluating performance; makes recommendations related to personnel actions such as hiring advancement promotion suspension demotion or dismissal.

Assists in the preparation of the annual budget recommendations related to course construction maintenance repair and personnel needs; assists in monitoring course expenditures to ensure conformance to established fiscal program.

Participates in the construction of course greens tees and fairways; performs daily assessment of condition health and playability of the course; supervises and performs the mowing watering and maintenance of tees greens fairways and related areas; supervises the planting fertilizing and maintenance of turf.

Operates course computerized watering system; assures proper operation of computer equipment; updates software as needed; programs software as needed to activate watering schedules as needed to assure quality play of the course; assures proper regulation of water well and pumping operations; monitors and maintains status of ponds and wetlands; assures proper distribution of water flow according to water rights access and privileges.

Operates maintenance equipment as needed to assure timely completion of projects i.e. pin placements mowing of greens roughs and fairways raking bunkers mowing tees etc.; determines condition and performance of equipment; schedules and performs repair as needed; examines soil and turf samples and tests; performs the application of fertilizer lime insecticide pesticide herbicide and fungicide.

Implements and monitors work programs; utilizes experience and agronomic practices to improve and maintain turf and playing condition of course; directs workers engaged in cultivation grading seeding and sodding of course areas.

Inspects turf to designate height and frequency of mowing; determines need for supplemental irrigation to sustain or force growth; tours course to determine work progress and general condition of golf course and related grounds.

Monitors the upkeep and maintenance of equipment such as reel mowers and riding mowers; assures timely changes of gears and bearings precision grinding of reels and knives motor tune-ups ball washer service tee markers tee signs benches etc.

Performs related duties as required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

• A. Graduation from high school; plus two (2) years of specialized training in plant biology horticulture agronomy chemistry landscape design or some other related field provided through in-service professional workshops or technical college

AND

• (3) years of progressively responsible experience in construction of golf course grounds and maintenance and repair of equipment

OR

• C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of P.G.A. green specifications and standards; golf course turf management; golf course landscape design; agronomic practices procedures and methods related to construction and maintenance of course greens and grounds; herbicides insecticides and fungicides typical to greens maintenance; hazards and related safety precautions associated with golf course maintenance and repair. Some knowledge of principles of supervision; budget preparation and fiscal management; interpersonal communication skills and effective public relations; golf rules of play.

Ability to plan organize and direct the complex construction and lay out of attractive and competitive golf courses and greens; effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; evaluate personnel and program performance without partiality; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; operate efficiently a variety of golf course maintenance related equipment i.e. D3/D9 Cat Mowers tractors trenchers dump trucks utility vehicles backhoe etc.; develop an maintain effective working relationship with supervisors city officials subordinates professionals and the public.

1. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Utah State Drivers License.

Must be a licensed applicator of pesticides through the State of Utah.

1. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position generally performs in an outdoor setting with daily exposure to changing weather conditions. Tasks require a variety of physical activities generally involving some muscular strain such as walking standing stooping sitting reaching and limited lifting etc. Talking hearing and seeing are essential to the performance of the job. Common eye hand and finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details verbal instructions emotional stability discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures a background check and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18 I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.

Required Experience:

Junior IC