2nd Assistant Golf Maintenance at Family Sports Golf Course

(Full Time, Non-Exempt)

Salary: $43,032 - $50,385 per year

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent, this position is responsible for directing and participating in the daily maintenance of the golf course including: irrigation troubleshooting, repair, and operation, fertilizer spraying and calibration, equipment operation, chemical application and knowledge of central control systems including freedom commands. Supervises part-time personnel and section leader. This position is also responsible for golf course maintenance duties as well as general cleanliness and upkeep of the golf course.

Essential Duties:

• Assists or may be responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating assigned staff; providing or coordinating staff training; working with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Assists in planning, directing, and implementing the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs and irrigation system.
• Evaluates golf course conditions and reports course conditions to the golf course superintendent.
• Performs daily and weekly planning for maintenance of the golf course.
• Instructs the equipment operators in the safe operation and maintenance of all equipment.
• Participates in the operation and maintenance of pump stations, as well as the maintenance and operation of the irrigation and drainage systems.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, amendments, and chemicals, and maintains records as required.
• Performs routine upkeep, rakes sand traps, mows greens, tees, roughs and landscaped areas; repairs divots and surrounding areas; edges sand traps; performs landscaping such as maintaining flower beds, hand trimming, and pulling weeds.
• Performs minor irrigation repairs in the landscape areas.
• Required to be available for on-call snow removal as needed.
• Picks up and disposes of trash and other miscellaneous articles.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Attends work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) year degree in the Turf Grass Management or related field preferred.
• Previous progressive experience in the field of golf course maintenance.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Valid Pesticide Application License in the turf and ornamental category preferred.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) of hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of how to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
• Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs.
• Knowledge of the use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct tees and/or greens.
• Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, patrons, and supervisors and interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.

Material and Equipment Used:

To successfully perform the required job duties, this position regularly uses golf carts, mowers, diesel- electric and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, tractors, edgers, trimmers, shovels, rakes, hand-held power tools, irrigation systems, and other mechanical equipment, custodial cleaning supplies, telephone, computer, and other common office equipment. May also drive a District vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business purposes. This position may need to drive a District vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business purposes.

Working Environment:

This position is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements:

Stand, walk, handle and operate objects and office equipment, reach outward and above shoulder and carry, pull, push or lift up to 50 lbs. May occasionally need to climb, crawl, squat, and kneel, On a rare occasion will lift up to 50 lbs. or more. The employee must be able to see close up and at a distance with vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision. The employee must communicate clearly and effectively, must understand and be understood.

This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work environment and physical demands.

We’ve Got You Covered!

South Suburban pays:

• 90% of the employee-only medical insurance cost
• 68% of dental & vision insurance cost
• 100% short-term & long-term disability cost
• 100% life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance cost

South Suburban offers:

• FSA options for additional medical expenses

Happy Employees Are the Best Employees

• South Suburban provides an employee assistance program at no cost that includes: counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, and much more!
• Our Employee Wellness Program gives covered staff the ability to reduce their medical premium by $360 annually

Take Time Away to Do What You Enjoy

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 4 personal days per year
• Earn 11.5 paid vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave to rest, recover, and take care of yourself

We’ve Got Your Back

• Up to 8% 401(a) Employer contribution/match that vests after 3 years of service
• Diverse trainings to grow your professional and personal skillset
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers up to $1,800 per year

Play Where You Work

• Employee engagement is a priority at South Suburban. Staff gatherings have included: pictures with the Stanley Cup, Chili Cook-Off, Ice Cream Social, Shuffleboard Tournament, Employee Appreciation Luncheon, just to name a few
• Monthly wellness challenge opportunities and staff recognition honors

We LOVE Our Facilities and So Will You:

• Free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, ice rinks and swimming pools
• 50% off food at South Suburban restaurants
• $5 to $10 for nine holes of golf at four different courses

To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.
Experience and Skills:
From: South Suburban Parks and Recreation