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Assistant golf superintendent (Full Time) - EMPORIA KANSAS, UNITED STATES

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The City of Emporia | Emporia Kansas United states
Expires: April 1, 2024


The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the City's public golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent's capacity during his/her absence.

Essential Functions

· Directs and participates in the maintenance of putting greens, fairways, rough, bunkers, grasses, trees, and plants.

· Directs and participates in the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf, trees, and ornamental plants.

· Evaluates condition of greens, tees, fairways, and all facilities and makes necessary repairs and adjustments.

· Supervises and participates in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.

· Calibrates and makes applications of pesticides, fertilizers, and seed, including the proper documentation of all applications and the safe handling/storage of all pesticides and fertilizers.

· Supervises, schedules, and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel.

· Participates in the interviewing process of potential employees.

· Supervises the operation of an equipment service and repair shop.

· Purchases supplies and maintains inventory.

· Maintains necessary departmental records including purchases, labor reports, and daily timesheets.

Marginal Functions

· Mows fairways, greens, rough.

· Trims weeds, trees and shrubs.

· Repairs equipment.

· Picks up trash, changes cups and plants trees and shrubs.

· May perform other duties deemed necessary as needed.

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent Position Requirements

Experience: Three to five years of golf course experience is required. The employee in this position is expected to have acquired the necessary information to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.

Education:High school diploma or GED is required

License: Valid Kansas driver's license is required

Knowledge, Skills, &Abilities:
· thorough understanding of turf management including green, fairway, and golf course maintenance

· excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· thorough understanding of soil conditions and requirements, of turf chemical applications, and of equipment maintenance requirements

· ability to operate all division equipment

Problem Solving is a factor in this position. Problems include maintaining a proper watering system, identifying and handling specific turf grass diseases, and excessive rain or drought conditions.

Decision _ Making: _Decision making is a factor in this position. Decisions include when to apply and the amount of chemicals to apply to turf, watering needs, and personnel scheduling.

Financial* _ Accountability: _*This position has no budgetary control within the department and has a spending authority limit of $250 without prior approval.

Supervision: Supervision and review of job-related decisions are made by the Golf Course Superintendent. This position has supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel.

Personal* _ Relations: _*Occasional contact with other city departments and frequent contact with the general public is to be expected.

Working* _ Conditions: _*Adverse working conditions exist when working with chemicals and performing duties outside.

Physical* _ Requirements: _*Working and inspecting facilities require the ability to walk over rough terrain, bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing. In addition, this position requires the ability to express or exchange information by means of communication and conveying and receiving information from the public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.60 - $31.55 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed
Experience:
  • golf course maintenance: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person


 
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