Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - Cleveland Heights Golf Course

City of Lakeland, Civil Service•Employment Services, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Greens Supervisor in developing and professionally managing fine golf turf. Serves as liaison between the Sales and Grounds Maintenance division to ensure the best playing conditions. Responsible for the maintenance division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
Two years of experience working on a golf course.
Two years of supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques used on golf course grounds.
Knowledge of the golf game.
Ability to prepare a budget.

Responsibilities

Assists in supervising the daily golf course maintenance, planning, and cutting of turf grasses and maintenance of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
Sets and implements chemical fertilizer programs.
Repairs motorized and mechanical equipment.
Assists in supervising and maintaining pumps, irrigation, drainage systems and properly using chemicals and pesticides.
Provides administrative reporting and follow-up.
May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.