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Fairfax County | Lorton Virginia United states
Expires: March 17, 2024
Works within Laurel Hill Golf Club on its 18-hole 300-acre golf course. A Bill Love design, Laurel Hill sits just 15 miles south of Washington D.C. and is the premier place to play golf in the DMV area. Laurel Hill is part of 7 other Fairfax County golf courses and offers a variety of benefits. This position reports directly to the superintendent and performs daily tasks such as mowing, pesticide spraying, irrigation, hand-watering, fertilization practices, and a variety of other cultural practices, in order to ensure Laurel Hill remains one of the top golf courses in the state of Virginia.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy, turfgrass management, recreation and parks, horticulture, or related field, plus two years' experience as an assistant golf course superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb on and off equipment. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to use both hand and foot controls for extended periods. Ability to wear respirators and other protective equipment and clothing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. . EEO/AA/TTY.
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Expires: March 17, 2024
Works within Laurel Hill Golf Club on its 18-hole 300-acre golf course. A Bill Love design, Laurel Hill sits just 15 miles south of Washington D.C. and is the premier place to play golf in the DMV area. Laurel Hill is part of 7 other Fairfax County golf courses and offers a variety of benefits. This position reports directly to the superintendent and performs daily tasks such as mowing, pesticide spraying, irrigation, hand-watering, fertilization practices, and a variety of other cultural practices, in order to ensure Laurel Hill remains one of the top golf courses in the state of Virginia.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
- Manages the maintenance and operation of a medium sized fleet of greens mowers, fairway movers, trim mowers, rough mowers, utility vehicles, spray tanks, sand trap rakes, seeders, aerators, etc.;
- Develops and implements a detailed turf management plan for assigned greens, tees, roughs and lawn areas;
- Establishes criteria for and determines golf course playability and authorizes the opening and closing of the grounds;
- Supervises the maintenance and operation of a small, automated irrigation system including pump house, central computer, field controllers, valves and sprinkler heads;
- Plans for and supervises major improvement projects such as greens and tees construction, cart path construction, sand bunker construction, site landscaping, pond dredging, etc.;
- Inspects Park facilities and grounds for safety hazards and operational deficiencies, recommends improvements and initiates corrective measures;
- Authorizes purchase requests and invoices for payment;
- Accountable for the purchase, storage and application and disposal of hazardous materials including pesticides, fertilizers and other turf care products;
- Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and County safety standards;
- Assists with budget justifications for capital equipment, staffing and annual operating supplies;
- Adheres to revenue and expense limits, goals and guidelines for specialized areas of supervision;
- Hires, supervises, schedules and evaluates a small staff;
- Plans, schedules and conducts specialized on-site staff training;
- Completes and submits various financial, administrative and statistical reports.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and/or park management;
- Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures;
- Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment;
- Knowledge of methods and practices of golf course maintenance;
- Knowledge of materials and equipment used in golf course maintenance;
- Ability to identify, isolate and initiate repairs to equipment and irrigation systems;
- Ability to identify and treat turfgrass diseases and pests;
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, chemical labels and other technical documents;
- Ability and skill to operate a variety of golf course maintenance equipment;
- Ability to obtain necessary certifications.
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy, turfgrass management, recreation and parks, horticulture, or related field, plus two years' experience as an assistant golf course superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver's license
- Certified Pesticide License in turf grass 3B (or obtained within 90 days upon hire)
- Fertilizers License in Turf Grass (or obtained within 90 days upon hire)
- Proper transportation to and from work
- Able to work 40 hours a week and over during the summer months (along with weekends)
- Driver's license (required)
- Certified Fertilizer Applicator License (Required within 6 months)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License (Required within 6 months)
- Registered Technician (required upon hire)
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb on and off equipment. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to use both hand and foot controls for extended periods. Ability to wear respirators and other protective equipment and clothing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. . EEO/AA/TTY.
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