Nibley Park Golf Course Superintendent

Salt Lake City Corporation•South Salt Lake City, UT

3d•$71,000 - $79,123

About The Position

Reporting to the Golf Director, operates, maintains, and assists in the development and maintenance of a 9-hole municipal golf course. This is a professional position involving supervisory responsibilities and advanced technical knowledge in golf course design and maintenance. Incumbent exercises independent judgement and discretion in the performance of their duties. This position requires working non-conventional hours and overtime as needed during peak golf season. This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Requirements

Two (2) years post high school study in Turf Management, Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Botany or related field with four (4) years experience in all phases of golf course management and turf culture, two (2)-years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity. Extensive practical experience in golf course maintenance may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess a non-commercial Pesticide Applicator's license within six months of employment.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in constructing, developing and maintaining a golf course.
Must establish and maintain membership in the Intermountain Golf Course Superintendents' Association upon employment.
Knowledge of the United States Golf Association Rules and Regulations.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent by the GCSAA.
Membership in the Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and implements the proper maintenance of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, trees, ornamental plants and lakes.
Directs total maintenance program, assigning tasks to subordinate personnel and evaluating their performance.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring and discharging assigned employees.
Recommends and presents budgets to the Golf Program Director, and ensures that the budget is administered correctly.
Recommends and participates in the selection of capital improvement projects.
Responsible for selecting and procuring equipment, supplies and materials.
Ensures that equipment is properly maintained and safely operated.
Analyzes disease, insect and other turf grass stress problems.
Selects appropriate fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers and other measures to resolve problems.
Maintains complex irrigation system for golf course. Redesigns and modifies system as necessary. Supervises electrical and plumbing repair of system.
Maintains records of maintenance activities. Keeps records of personnel, equipment, supplies and schedules, indicating application of pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers and their usage.
Performs other related duties as required.