Assistant Golf Course Superintendent chez Decatur Park District

POSITION SUMMARY

• Maintains and performs minor repair and programming on the automatic irrigation system and computerized controls
• Supervises golf club maintenance personnel as directed and trains seasonal personnel
• Maintains maintenance, fertilizer, and chemical records
• Operates power mowing and cultivation equipment in trimming and renovating golf course greens, aprons and tees
• Repairs and replaces pipe on sprinkler system at park locations
• Operates dump truck and other light equipment.
• Works in repair and laying out of cart paths, construction projects, and drainage systems
• Waters, fertilizes and sprays tees, greens and fairways with fungicides and herbicides
• Grades and prepares base, lays sod, and seeds tees, greens and fairways
• Maintains weather and chemical application records and diagnoses pest problems
• Submits reports on purchasing, payroll, material, fuel usage, water records, and equipment inventory
• Attends work on a regular basis
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Changes pins and tee markers
• Rakes and maintains sand traps
• Renovates reel and rotary mowers
• Trims trees and prunes shrubbery and flowers

• Assists golf course maintenance staff on shop projects, as needed
• Provides orientation and training to staff
• Maintains required departmental records
• Attends professional conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility and for continuing education

• BA/BS in Turf Management, Horticulture Management or closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required
• Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of demonstrated success in golf course or landscaping maintenance
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License with air brake qualifier, or the ability to obtain such within 3 months of hire date
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Valid Illinois Pesticide Public Applicator License in turf, pest and ornamental control and right of way, or the ability to obtain such within 3 months of hire date
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred

• Strong knowledge of and the ability to construct and maintain greens, tees and fairways to an acceptable standard of golf play
• Strong knowledge of seeding and maintaining turf on golf courses
• Strong knowledge of planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees
• Strong knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of fertilizers and soil conditioners
• Good knowledge of herbicide and pest control methods and materials
• Basic knowledge of irrigation watering systems
• Thorough knowledge of the construction and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens and golf cart paths
• Good knowledge of the game of golf
• Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and to the general public
• Strong knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
• Ability to hire, supervise, train and evaluate the work of skilled and semi-skilled employees
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other supervisors and subordinate employees
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups and other units of local government.
• Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance and the Director of Golf
• Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments and interruptions with accuracy
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public both orally and in writing
• Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
• Capacity to utilize computer skills, including demonstrated proficiencies in word processing and basic spreadsheet and database applications
• Capacity to proactively troubleshoot, problem solve and make sound judgments with respect to confidentiality

• Monday through Sunday, minimum of 40 hours a week, with work hours designated by the Superintendent of Golf Course Maintenance
• Night, weekend and holiday scheduling may be required
• Employee is considered to be on duty whenever the need exists
• Occasional evening and weekend hours and being on call is required as needed

• General work area is out of doors and employee is exposed to extreme weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, rain and ice
• Employee will also be exposed to chemicals (i.e., fertilizer, pesticides, weed killers, fungicides)

• Exposure to noise distractions from employees or equipment operation in adjacent work areas
• Infrequent exposure to cleaning materials and office supplies (e.g., copier toner)

• Exposure to chronic infectious disease while performing routine first aid or emergency procedures
• Protective clothing and equipment is required as it pertains to the particular job duty:

• Earplugs or ear covers
• Safety goggles, glasses or face shield
• Spraying respirator
• Protective gloves
• Rubber boots or leather-type steel tip work boots, OSHA approved
• Hard hat
• Protective suit or outerwear
• Microshield
• Latex gloves