Description

Overview

Under general supervision, this position manages the physical maintenance of the department's golf courses. Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the Director of Golf.

Experience Required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED
• Five (5) years minimum of experience in golf course maintenance.
• One (1) year minimum experience as Golf Superintendent or 1st Assistant, in maintaining golf course greens, tees, fairways and other property associated with the golf course.
• One (1) year minimum experience with maintaining warm and cool season turf grass.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

Essential Responsibilities

WORK PERFORMED

55% Daily Operations. Oversees the daily operations of the golf course, which also includes assisting the Director of Golf in developing and implementing policies and procedures; and assisting in developing capital improvement plans, long-term and short-term goals of the golf course. Assists in preparing bid specifications and monitoring project completion. Maintains and improves current equipment. Repairs, operates and maintains course irrigation systems. Responsible for the application of fungicides, pesticides and fertilizers. Maintains golf course nurseries.

30% Supervision. Supervises golf course staff with respect to accountability for performance and behavior including approval of absences to conform to personnel needs, discipline of employees, staff development and training, completion of performance evaluations and other personnel-related functions. Participates in the hiring and promotional process. Instructs staff on proper completion of tasks. Inspects and reviews work of staff to ensure that projects are complete. Establishes work schedules and assigns work. Checks work procedures and products.

15% Budgeting. Assists with preparing golf course budget and controls expenditures. Receives prior approval from the Director of Golf for purchases exceeding department purchasing policy. Monitors budget quarterly.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Prescription Insurance

Telemedicine

KPERS Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

457 retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

11 Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

City Gym Discount