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Golf Course Superintendent - Red Tail Run
Decatur Park District
Essential Functions: - Maintains work & time records of golf club maintenance employees - Develops goals, aims and objectives and set standards, rules and regulations to be followed by golf club maintenance employees - Supervises the mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, and related areas - Supervises the planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf at Golf properties, driving range, and adjacent Park District properties - Inspects turf areas daily for fungus, insects and undesirable vegetation - Supervises the preventative maintenance and repair of construction maintenance equipment, golf cart fleet, and parks equipment - Keeps inventory records on all equipment and commodities used in maintenance operations - Prepares specifications for fertilizers, chemicals, materials, trees, equipment and vehicles - Prepares bid documents and purchase orders to be approved by Executive Director - Troubleshoots and repairs irrigation pumps, wells, piping and control panels - Supervises and works in planning all in-house and contracted capital maintenance projects - Supervises irrigation management of golf course and park systems - Works with Golf Pro and other clubhouse staff on a daily basis to prevent maintenance interference with play - Prepares biweekly payroll and submits to Finance Department in a timely basis - Develops budget requirement for golf maintenance operations - Hire, trains, supervises, and evaluates full-time, part-time and seasonal direct reports - Conducts staff meetings with direct reports - Attends work on a regular basis - Performs job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee handbook - Maintains a clean and organized work environment - Other duties may be assigned
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Education, Experience & Training: - BA/BS in Agronomy, Horticulture or closely related field - Minimum 5 years or more of demonstrated success maintaining golf courses and driving ranges - Or, equivalent combination of education, experience and training - Membership in local and national Golf Course Superintendent Associations - Valid Illinois Drivers License - CDL license is required - Valid Illinois Pesticide Public Applicator License (turf, ornamentals, etc) - CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills: - Thorough knowledge of the construction and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens - Thorough knowledge of the production and maintenance of turfs used on golf courses - Thorough knowledge of planting, cultivation, pruning and caring for plants shrubs and trees - Strong knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners - Thorough knowledge of drainage control methods and watering and irrigation systems including wells, pumps, and automatic controls - Good knowledge of the construction and maintenance of golf cart paths - Good knowledge of the game of golf - Ability to maintain tees, greens, and fairways to an acceptable standard of golf course play For a complete list of required knowledge, abilities and skills and the complete job description please visit our website at www.decatur-parks.org. |
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