About this Opportunity!
2nd Assistant Golf Maintenance at Family Sports Golf Course
(Full Time, Non-Exempt)
$38,400 - $46,000 Annually
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.
Essential Duties:
- Assists or may be responsible for hiring, training, scheduling,
supervising and evaluating assigned staff; providing or coordinating
staff training; working with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Assists in planning, directing, and implementing the maintenance
of golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs and irrigation system.
- Evaluates golf course conditions and reports course conditions to
the golf course superintendent.
- Performs daily and weekly planning for maintenance of the golf course.
- Instructs the 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 routine upkeep, rakes sand traps, mows greens, tees,
roughs and landscaped areas; repairs divots and surrounding areas;
edges sand traps; performs landscaping such as maintaining flower
beds, hand trimming, and pulling weeds.
- Performs minor irrigation repairs in the landscape areas.
- May be required to be available for on-call snow removal as needed.
- Picks up and disposes of trash and other miscellaneous articles.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
- Attends work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis.
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 equivalent.
- Two (2) year degree in the Turf Grass Management or related field preferred.
- Previous progressive experience in the field of golf course maintenance.
- A combination of experience and education 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 within thirty (30) of hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of how to play the game of golf and understand how job
performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
- Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs.
- Knowledge of the use and operating standards of equipment and
tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
- 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.
- Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and
high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service and get along with
coworkers, patrons, and supervisors and interact with employees and
vendors in a professional manner.
Material and Equipment Used
:
To successfully perform the required job duties, this position
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, custodial cleaning
supplies, telephone, computer, and other common office equipment. May
also drive a District vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business
purposes. This position may need to drive a District vehicle and/or a
personal vehicle for business purposes.
Working Environment
:
This position is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,
outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The
employee 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
:
Stand, walk, handle and operate objects and office equipment, reach
outward and above shoulder and carry, pull, push or lift up to 50 lbs.
May occasionally need to climb, crawl, squat, and kneel, On a rare
occasion will lift up to 50 lbs. or more. The employee must be able to
see close up and at a distance with vision acuity and the ability to
adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision. The employee must
communicate clearly and effectively, must understand and be understood.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work
environment and physical demands.
Employee Benefits & Perks at
South Suburban
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision package
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement packages with employer contribution/match
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off including vacation time, sick leave, personal leave
and holidays
- District paid life insurance and long term disability
- FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
- Discounts on recreation classes and golf
- Opportunities for training and promotion from within
- To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit
package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org
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, and 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.
