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Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of | New york United states
Expires: May 10, 2024
Full job description
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Five years of general golf course experience at a government, commercial, or private course, including grounds maintenance, turf grass management, fertilizing and pesticide application, or management of a golf course facility and equipment, including one year of golf course supervisory experience.
A bachelor’s degree in turf management, horticulture, turf agronomy, or golf course management may be substituted for TWO years of the general experience. It cannot be substituted for the supervisory experience.
Definition of experience - General golf course experience refers to the knowledge and experience in the processes that need to take place in the management of a golf course. From the maintenance side: Cutting greens, tees, fairways, approaches and rough. Changing hole locations regularly. Setting tee markers. Raking and maintaining sand traps. Applying fertilizers and pesticides. Aeration and topdressing. Irrigation system operation and maintenance. Equipment repair and maintenance. From an operations standpoint: Customer relations. Selling tee times. Running the first tee. Encouraging appropriate pace of play. Organizing group outings and tournaments. Merchandising through vendors. Golf cart fleet maintenance. Working with concessionaires, like restaurant vendors.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or other higher-level personnel, the candidate will perform the following duties:
Additional Comments
OPERATING NEEDS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
Expires: May 10, 2024
Full job description
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Five years of general golf course experience at a government, commercial, or private course, including grounds maintenance, turf grass management, fertilizing and pesticide application, or management of a golf course facility and equipment, including one year of golf course supervisory experience.
A bachelor’s degree in turf management, horticulture, turf agronomy, or golf course management may be substituted for TWO years of the general experience. It cannot be substituted for the supervisory experience.
Definition of experience - General golf course experience refers to the knowledge and experience in the processes that need to take place in the management of a golf course. From the maintenance side: Cutting greens, tees, fairways, approaches and rough. Changing hole locations regularly. Setting tee markers. Raking and maintaining sand traps. Applying fertilizers and pesticides. Aeration and topdressing. Irrigation system operation and maintenance. Equipment repair and maintenance. From an operations standpoint: Customer relations. Selling tee times. Running the first tee. Encouraging appropriate pace of play. Organizing group outings and tournaments. Merchandising through vendors. Golf cart fleet maintenance. Working with concessionaires, like restaurant vendors.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent or other higher-level personnel, the candidate will perform the following duties:
- Responsible for and participate in the maintenance of the 18-hole regulation golf course, practice facility, including maintenance of all buildings and infrastructure associated with the golf facility as well as assist with park operations.
- Supervise, schedule, and train other golf course maintenance staff, including assisting with the development of all golf maintenance staff to ensure that staff are well prepared and trained to competently complete their tasks to the standards set forth by the facility management.
- Incumbent will monitor performance, implement necessary training, follow through with updates, evaluations, and corrective measures. Will be expected to assign duties and regularly follow up with staff to inspect their completed work as it relates to daily course operations, set up, as well as project implementation and completion.
- Schedule and oversee the daily course mowing and oversee chemical and fertilizer applications.
- Will be expected to become proficient in the development of the course’s yearly equipment replacement program.
- Operate and maintain the facility’s irrigation system.
- Investigate complaints, take immediate corrective actions, and forward findings to supervisor.
- Operate light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors, golf course and landscape equipment, and other equipment as required.
- Perform other related duties as required in the facility not directly related to the golf course.
Additional Comments
- For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
OPERATING NEEDS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays and regular shifts between hours of 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM, depending on the season.
- Must currently possess a NYS State Certified Applicator License (Category 3A) or obtain one during the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
- Must possess knowledge of golf course construction techniques in regards to green, tee, and bunker renovation including drainage installation and excavation practices associated with golf course repair and rehabilitation.
- Ability to read and understand written material and instructions as well as possess effective communication skills.
- Must be proficient with the use of computers.
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
- Health Care Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
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