Assistant Greens Superintendent

City of Dallas

8d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant Greens Superintendent at one of the City's golf courses, assists the Greens Superintendent in supervising the activities of turf management, and applies pesticide chemicals on golf courses to ensure their best appearance for use by the citizens of Dallas. The Assistant Greens Superintendent assists, supports, and participates in the agronomic direction for the 18 hole golf course, performs maintenance and care tasks, operates specialized equipment, and applies chemicals.

Requirements

1 year experience with golf course greens maintenance and management
Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator 3A License to be obtained during the 6 month probation period
High School Diploma, GED
Knowledge of turfgrass management, care, and maintenance.
Knowledge of the uses and effects of various types of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, pre- and post emergent sprayed on golf courses
Ability to apply greens science related to golf course.
Knowledge of project management.
Ability to identify diseases and apply chemicals and other applications.
Knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs.
Budget Management and general accounting and purchasing.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Responsibilities

Performs the turf maintenance of greens, roughs, and fairways; maintains the surrounding landscaping by planning and implementing cultivation programs and disease, insect, and weed control programs to ensure the playing surfaces on the golf courses are maintained in optimal condition.
Coordinates the turf maintenance activities such as mowing, trimming, edging, sowing and fertilizing to maintain them healthy and well groomed.
Mixes and sprays the various types of chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides, pre- and post-emergent, and insecticides to maintain the best appearance of turf areas at City's golf courses.
Operates necessary equipment, provides irritation troubleshooting, trims trees, manages storm clean up and handles other forestry concerns related to the golf course; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment to ensure continuous operation.
Provides on-site job training to maintenance crews to ensure proper procedures are followed in the maintenance of turf areas.
Keeps records of expenses, work orders, schedules, attendance, and mechanical repairs to maintain accurate documentation of daily activities; assists in the ordering of supplies and fertilizers for the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways and landscape beds; supports the maintenance of adequate inventory levels to ensure that chemicals are available at all times.
Responds to citizens' complaints or concerns regarding potential hazards that may exist in and around golf courses; interacts with the public, neighborhood associations, vendors and the Pro Shop staff to ensure that the needs of the golfing public are met in a timely manner.
Performs any and all tasks as needed or assigned.