Golf Course Superintendent / Greenskeeper

RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT•Prospect Heights, IL

1d•$70,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities, the Golf Course Superintendent is a hands-on position responsible for the maintenance, repair, development and construction of the grounds of the Rob Roy Golf Course and Woodland Trails Driving Range. This includes the supervision of maintenance staff, maintenance shop with vehicles and equipment adequate to perform golf Course maintenance duties. Administrative Directs weather, fertilizer and pesticide application schedule and records Prepares competitive bids and specifications and makes routine purchases of materials fertilizers, chemicals, materials, equipment, and vehicles for golf course and general park district use Maintains a maintenance and replacement plan for vehicles and equipment Parks & Projects Create and maintain a horticultural maintenance plan for the course and range encompassing Integrated Pest Management (IPM), turf management, pruning, weed control, design and installation Create and maintain fertilization and best-practice turf management program Assess tree and planting beds for safety, functionality, and aesthetics Directs staff in the areas of turf watering, mowing, greens and tees setups, landscape and turf maintenance and repair Performs all duties typically associated with a Spray Technician including: purchasing, mixing and applying of all restricted use chemicals, and accurate cost / rate data in compliance with state law and product label. Performs all irrigation duties: irrigation scheduling and monitoring, pump station/fertigation operation, maintenance and repair of sprinkler heads and piping. Plans and directs the cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair of golf course vehicles and equipment. Personnel Management Oversees maintenance personnel including recruiting, hiring, disciplining and evaluating. Assigns work and supervises part-time and seasonal maintenance employees Trains the team and perform demonstrations to ensure assigned tasks are completed safely and efficiently Compile and update seasonal task sheets for planning and scheduling Budgeting/Finance Oversees costs and expenditures and receives approval on purchasing items based on purchasing policy Assists in developing budget requirements for golf operations. Assists with capital planning, research and recommendation Recommends equipment and supplies needed for budgeting purposes to Superintendent of Parks Additional Functions Prepares schedules, routines, and special reports as requested Perform other duties and functions as requested

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of parks and their grounds, facilities, maintenance, equipment and fleet operations
Excellent (oral and written) communication, Leadership and organization skills
Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Pesticide Public Applicator’s License in Ornamental and Turf Pest Control within six (6) months of hiring
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions

Nice To Haves

Degree in accredited school in agronomy, horticulture, soil science, turf grass mgmt. or a closely related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in golf course maintenance or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge and skill of grounds work
Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within six (6) months of employment
Working knowledge of computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and email

Responsibilities

Directs weather, fertilizer and pesticide application schedule and records
Prepares competitive bids and specifications and makes routine purchases of materials fertilizers, chemicals, materials, equipment, and vehicles for golf course and general park district use
Maintains a maintenance and replacement plan for vehicles and equipment
Create and maintain a horticultural maintenance plan for the course and range encompassing Integrated Pest Management (IPM), turf management, pruning, weed control, design and installation
Create and maintain fertilization and best-practice turf management program
Assess tree and planting beds for safety, functionality, and aesthetics
Directs staff in the areas of turf watering, mowing, greens and tees setups, landscape and turf maintenance and repair
Performs all duties typically associated with a Spray Technician including: purchasing, mixing and applying of all restricted use chemicals, and accurate cost / rate data in compliance with state law and product label.
Performs all irrigation duties: irrigation scheduling and monitoring, pump station/fertigation operation, maintenance and repair of sprinkler heads and piping.
Plans and directs the cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair of golf course vehicles and equipment.
Oversees maintenance personnel including recruiting, hiring, disciplining and evaluating.
Assigns work and supervises part-time and seasonal maintenance employees
Trains the team and perform demonstrations to ensure assigned tasks are completed safely and efficiently
Compile and update seasonal task sheets for planning and scheduling
Oversees costs and expenditures and receives approval on purchasing items based on purchasing policy
Assists in developing budget requirements for golf operations.
Assists with capital planning, research and recommendation
Recommends equipment and supplies needed for budgeting purposes to Superintendent of Parks
Prepares schedules, routines, and special reports as requested
Perform other duties and functions as requested