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Golf superintendent (Full Time) - CHOCTAW OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

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City of Choctaw | Choctaw Oklahoma United states
Expires: January 14, 2027


*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*APPLY AT *ALL APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT THE APPLICATION ON THE CITY OF CHOCTAW WEBSITE.* Job Title: Golf Course Superintendent Department: Public Works Reports to: Public Works Director FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt Salary: $68,408– $84,158 annually with benefits Revised: November 12, 2026 *SUMMARY* The Golf Course Superintendent at the Choctaw Creek Golf Course (CCGC) is responsible for managing and maintaining certain the Golf Course and practice area, Maintenance Facility, Clubhouse grounds and landscaping. The Golf Course Superintendent plans and participates in all maintenance and project work consistent with the City's long-range goals. This classification is a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana. *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies,safety guidelines and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring andtraining employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance,rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.This may include personally performing the more difficult aspects of broad objectives. 2.Inspect to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventivemaintenance, and other standards are consistently met. 3.Coordinates Golf Course activities with other departments and agencies as needed;maintains necessary operating records. 4.Oversee the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. 5.Frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well maintenance standards are being achieved and to help make changes in maintenance programs. 6.Responsible for inventory control and oversee the equipment maintenance programs. 7.Submits any/all requested expenditures to Public Works Director for approval. 8.Responsible for inventory control and oversight of the equipment maintenance programs. 9.Supervises and participates in the preparation of various fertilizers, herbicides and chemical mixtures, and the application of such materials. 10.Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of all aerification and spray applications. 11. Keep accurate and complete records of inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc. 12. Communicate regularly with the Public Works Director to discuss activities, goals and plans. 13. Assist in implementation of policies and procedures for maintenance. 14. Prepares work schedules, and workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. 15. Assist with preparation, development and administration of CCGC budgets, purchases (including chemicals), revenues and expenditures, as well as future projections. 16. Operation of city vehicle and equipment on a regular basis. 17. Regularly responsible for funds, building premises, inventory or other property owned, controlled or leased by the City as well as the prevention of carelessness, error, loss or theft in the protection of patron property. 18. Performance of any other related duties as required or assigned. *EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* Knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. are preferred. High School graduate or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens, seeding and maintenance practice for golf course turf. Supervisory experience of same required. 4-year Turf Management degree is preferred. *REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable. Must possess an Oklahoma Certified Applicator for pesticide and herbicide. O.G.C.S.A. Superintendent certification preferred. *Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of golf courses. Knowledge of operational characteristics and occupational hazards associated with landscape maintenance. Knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods. Knowledge and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf. Knowledge of tournament scheduling. Knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations. Ability to operate computer printer, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, telephone, and calculator. Ability and willingness to work irregular hours including nights and weekends. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ability to plan and supervise the work of clerical and maintenance personnel and private contractors as applicable. Ability to prepare, maintain and monitor detailed technical and financial records. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflict of interest policies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, coworkers, city officials and members. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs. Ability to utilize common sense understanding to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature. Ability to engage in regular contact with patrons using tact and judgement, either within the office or in the field. May involve self-initiated contacts with patrons. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and perform basic alphanumeric data entry. Ability to consistently apply self-initiative and ingenuity to carry out directives and objectives. Assume responsibility regarding general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition to the work operations of golf course staff Ability to perform work which permits frequent opportunity for decision making of minor and major importance which directly affects the operation of the overall facility and the clientele. Ability to provide sustained mental demand, analytical and problem-solving skills for operations requiring close and continuous attention to highly variable situations. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision. *WORK ENVIRONMENT* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position works in both an indoor and outdoor environment. While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and its extremes, dust and other airborne particles, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and allergens. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. *SELECTION GUIDELINES* The City of Choctaw Application must be completed, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Choctaw is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change. Pay: $68,408.00 - $84,158.00 per year Benefits: * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Safety equipment provided * Vision insurance Work Location: In person


 
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