About this Opportunity!
2nd Assistant Golf Maintenance
(Full Time, Non-Exempt)
Application Closing Deadline: For best consideration, please submit
your application materials by 4:00 p.m. August 17, 2026
Hiring Range is $46,184 to $53,183 annually based on
qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent, this
position is responsible for directing and participating in the daily
maintenance of the golf course including: irrigation troubleshooting,
repair, and operation, fertilizer spraying and calibration, equipment
operation, chemical application and knowledge of central control
systems including freedom commands. Supervises part-time personnel and
section leader. This position is also responsible for golf course
maintenance duties as well as general cleanliness and upkeep of the
golf course. Performs duties in a manner consistent with the stated
values of the organization.
Essential Duties:
- Assists in planning, directing, and implementing the maintenance
of golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs and irrigation system
to improve and maintain turf and playing conditions.
- Evaluates golf course conditions and reports course conditions to
the golf course superintendent. Inspect turf to designate height and
frequency of mowing; determine need for supplemental irrigation to
sustain or increase growth.
- Performs daily and weekly planning for maintenance of the golf course.
- Instructs equipment operators in the safe operation and
maintenance of all equipment.
- Participates in the operation and maintenance of pump stations, as
well as the maintenance and operation of the irrigation and drainage systems.
- Applies fertilizers, herbicides, amendments, and chemicals, and
maintains records as required.
- Performs general maintenance duties such as raking sand traps,
mowing greens, tees, roughs and landscaped areas; repairing divots
and surrounding areas; edging sand traps; moving cups and placing
flags on greens; performing landscaping such as maintaining flower
beds, hand trimming, and pulling weeds.
- Performs minor irrigation repairs in landscaped areas.
- Picks up and disposes of trash and other miscellaneous articles.
- Conducts training of personnel in techniques for safe and
efficient operation of equipment, tools, machinery, work methods and
chemical applications.
- Maintains, operates, and cares for assigned hand tools and
equipment. Maintains and routinely inventories parts and materials
used while performing maintenance duties.
- Exercises good judgment and proper safety precautions and
practices at all times.
- Assists with activation of irrigation system at the beginning of
the season and winterizes the system at the end of the season.
- Assists as needed with the installation of new irrigation systems
and the extension of existing systems.
- Keeps accurate records of daily activities and provides lists of
materials for cost tracking. Responsible for providing accurate
information for preparing purchase orders.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with District
employees, vendors, various outside users’ groups and associations.
- May be required to fill in for absent employees, covering some or
all duties to ensure operations continue smoothly.
- Responds tactfully, respectfully and in a timely manner to
inquiries and problems in person, through email, phone, and mail by
providing helpful information and explanations in-line with District
policies and procedures. Thoughtfully handles confrontational or
stressful interactions.
- Required to be available for on-call snow and ice removal as needed.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
- Attends work on a regular, reliable, and punctual basis.
- May be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Assists or may be responsible for hiring, training, scheduling,
supervising and evaluating assigned staff; provides or coordinates
staff training; and works with employees to correct deficiencies.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these
requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents
may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any
other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or
its equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in the field of golf course
maintenance, turf grass management, or related field. Two (2) years’
experience preferred.
- Any combination of experience, training and education that
demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform
the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Valid Pesticide Application License in the turf and ornamental
category preferred.
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or the ability to
obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- General knowledge of how to play the game of golf and
understanding of how job performance affects the playing conditions
of the golf course.
- General knowledge of management and maintenance of greens,
fairways and roughs.
- General knowledge of the use and operating standards of equipment
and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
- General knowledge of workplace safety procedures and the ability
to adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
- General knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals
and commercial products.
- Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material
requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
- Ability to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns,
construct tees and/or greens.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read directions, chemical labels, and work documents.
- General knowledge of laws, regulations, and methods of pesticide
application and the safe and proper use of pesticides and
appropriate personal protective gear.
- Ability to train and assist with supervising subordinate employees.
- Ability to exercise good judgement and practice proper safety
precautions at all times.
- Ability and willingness to comply with District and Departmental
vision, mission, rules, regulations, safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, weather events, and
special work requests.
- Ability to interact tactfully, clearly, concisely, and
appropriately with the public, District administration, co-workers,
and other agencies or contractors.
- Must be highly motivated and take direction well.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and
high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide
outstanding customer service, establish and maintain effective
working relationships, and interact with others in a professional manner.
- Communication skills to express facts, data, and ideas clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing.
Material and Equipment Used
:
- Regularly uses golf carts, mowers, diesel- electric and
gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers,
tractors, edgers, trimmers, shovels, rakes, hand-held power tools,
irrigation systems, and other mechanical equipment, pesticide
application equipment including high- or low-pressure sprayers and
backpack sprayers, pesticides, and fertilizers.
- Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer,
phone, printer, fax machine, and copier.
- This position may be required to drive a personal and/or District
motor vehicle to various District and off-site facilities.
Working Environment
:
- Regularly requires strenuous work outdoors with exposure to a
variety of weather conditions, ecosystems, and landscapes.
- This position has regular exposure to adverse conditions such as
dust, molds, grasses, fumes, odors, noise, wildlife and insects such
as bees and wasps, pesticides, extreme temperatures, ultra-violet
radiation, precipitation, and may include unlit or low light situations.
- This position also performs work in an office environment subject
to interruptions and background noises.
- The position is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts;
precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic
chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level
in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
:
- Extended periods spent performing strenuous manual labor and
standing, walking, sitting.
- Occasional physical work lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Required to use hands and fingers to manually manipulate, handle
or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to climb, squat, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch
or crawl. May occasionally climb stairs and ladders and work in
uncomfortable positions for short periods of time.
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools, machinery,
personal computer and equipment.
- Foot/eye coordination required for operating motorized equipment.
- Daily duties require the ability to twist, grasp, and make
repetitive hand movements.
- Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information. Vision
acuity to see close-up and at a distance with the ability to adjust
focus allowing a broad field of vision.
- Speech communication and hearing to maintain clear and effective
communication, and to receive and interpret warning signals. Must
understand and be understood.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work
environment and physical demands.
South Suburban Park & Recreation District is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’ve Got You Covered!
South Suburban Offers:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)
Happy Employees Are the Best Employees
- South Suburban provides an employee assistance program at no cost
that includes: counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, and
much more!
- Our Employee Wellness Program gives covered staff the ability to
reduce their medical premium by $390 annually
Take Time Away to Do What You Enjoy
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 4 personal days per year
- Earn 11.5 paid vacation days per year
- Paid sick leave to rest, recover, and take care of yourself
We’ve Got Your Back
- Up to 9% 401(a) Employer contribution/match that vest after 3
years of service
- Trainings to grow your professional and personal skill set
- Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers up to $2,500 per year
Play Where You Work
- Employee engagement is a priority at South Suburban. Staff
gatherings have included: pictures with the Stanley Cup, Chili
Cook-Off, Ice Cream Social, Shuffleboard Tournament, Employee
Appreciation Luncheon, just to name a few
- Monthly wellness challenge opportunities and staff recognition honors
We LOVE Our Facilities and So Will You:
- Free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, ice
rinks and swimming pools
- 50% off food at South Suburban restaurants
- $5 to $10 for nine holes of golf at four different courses
SSPRD offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but
not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview
please view the Benefits Guide for Full-Time Employees
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the
environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational
services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of
I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of
Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service
recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two
ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event
center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment
center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly
3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119
multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of
trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South
Platte Park.
