Job Information
CITY OF FULTON Asst. Golf Course Superintendent in Fulton, Missouri
POSITION OVERVIEW
Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in maintaining the golf course grounds assuring for a clean and safe environment and for positive public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Experience, Education, and Training
- High school diploma or GED equivalent. College degree preferred.
- Registered Pesticide Technician (required upon hire)
- Certified Fertilizer Applicator License (required within 6 months)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (required within 6 months)
- Graduation from a two-year associate degree program with major course work in agronomy, turfgrass management, recreation and parks, horticulture or related field, plus two years' experience as an assistant golf course superintendent or other applicable position at a golf course.
Requirements
- Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
- Valid driver's license.
- Subject to working a varied schedule including some evenings, weekends and holidays.
Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and/or park management.
- Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures.
- Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment.
- Knowledge of methods and practices of golf course maintenance.
- Knowledge of materials and equipment used in golf course maintenance.
- Ability to identify, isolate and initiate repairs to equipment and irrigation systems.
- Ability to identify and treat turfgrass diseases and pests.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, chemical labels and other technical documents.
- Ability and skill to operate a variety of golf course maintenance equipment.
- Ability to obtain necessary certifications.
FUNCTIONS
Essential Duties
- Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in maintaining the golf coursegrounds assuring for a clean and safe environment and for positive public relations.
- Assists with all types of maintenance and grounds keeping projects as needed assuring for completeness and for safety for self and all others.
- Sets up equipment and any needed items for special events assuring for safety.
- Keeps supervisor advised as to status of all projects assigned assuring for timeliness.
- Troubleshoots and repairs problems with the irrigation system (pump station, satellites, heads, software) and other equipment.
- Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
- Assists Superintendent with determining mowing frequencies for varies areas of the course.
- Oversees maintenance to other areas of the course, including bunker maintenance, trimming, tree trimming, clubhouse landscaping.
- Determines spray programs and granular application rates, timing, and frequency.
- Stays up to date and knowledgeable on current and emerging chemicals such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides.
Other Requirements
Environment
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is usually indoors, in a controlled environment, and experiences a moderate noise level in the work environment.
Physical
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; bend; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 20 - 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
