Grounds Superintendent

The City of Ottawa Golf Course is currently recruiting for a Grounds Superintendent. Responsible for the maintenance of the Municipal Golf Course including supervising employees and directing the maintenance of the equipment, facilities and grounds.

Ottawa Golf Course: A Historic Golfing Experience

Nestled along the north bank of the Marais des Cygnes River, the Ottawa Golf Course is a charming 9-hole public course. Established in 1920 and designed by noted course architect Harry Robb, this course stretches 3,055 yards from the back tees with a par of 35.

The course's well-maintained greens and lush fairways, set against a picturesque natural backdrop, make it an enjoyable round for casual and seasoned golfers. Ottawa Golf Course is the ideal destination whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or simply enjoy a relaxing day outdoors.

Plan your visit today to Ottawa Golf Course, where you can experience a delightful round of golf in a serene and historic setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Designs and directs golf course landscaping, forestry and turf maintenance.
• Recommends and monitors department budget; the requisition and procurement of supplies, equipment to maintain buildings, golf course, golf cart fleet, and offices.
• Ensures proper irrigation, fertilization and environmental procedures and practices are followed.
• Responsible for hiring of personnel, training and assignment; transfer or promotion; conducts annual evaluation of employees and administers disciplinary action, when appropriate.
• Supervises routine maintenance activities on equipment and facilities.
• Maintains accurate pesticide application records in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
• Makes recommendations for long term capital improvement and equipment replacement plans.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans and schedules to ensure the optimal condition of the golf course, greens, fairways, and roughs.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of maintenance staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable  safety programs. Provide proper personal protective equipment.
• Oversee irrigation system operations, including programming, maintenance, and repairs to ensure proper watering of turfgrass.
• Monitor turfgrass health and implement pest control and fertilization programs as needed.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance services, equipment repairs, and renovations.
• Implement sustainable turf management practices to minimize environmental impact and reduce water usage.
• Collaborate with the General Manager/Golf Professional and other staff to plan and execute tournaments, events, and course improvements.

Ancillary Job Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Comply with all City ordinances, policies, and relevant state and federal laws. Assist other departments as needed, contributing to the overall success of municipal operations.

Education and Experience: (Combination of education, training, and experience will be considered)

• Minimum three years’ experience in golf course turfgrass maintenance, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of turfgrass species, irrigation systems, pest management, and fertilization techniques.
• Proficiency in using golf course maintenance equipment and irrigation systems.
• Experience with golf course construction or renovation projects preferred.
• Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (not all inclusive)

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with city officials and the public.
• Ability to manage budgets and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, City officials, business entities, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under general supervision and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to interpret documents such as written policies, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have experience utilizing Microsoft Office 365.

Work Environment:

• May occasionally be required to work in confined spaces, or high/dangerous places.
• May be exposed to wet/humid conditions, inclement outdoor weather, vibration, oils, airborne particles/fumes, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents/chemicals, or very loud noise levels

Physical Abilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions)

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to talk, hear, feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and operate mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
• Must have clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, ability to identify/distinguish colors, and precise hand-eye coordination.
• Maximum lifting up to 100 pounds, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Range:                              $75,259.20 -$101,171.20

Date Opened:                   November 4, 2024 

Date Closed:                    December 4, 2024

Residency:  Regular, full-time employees are required to establish and maintain residency within a driving distance of 35 miles of Ottawa City Hall within one year from hire.

E-Mail Confirmation:  After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received information within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 785-229-3634 to verify your application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 785-229-3634 or  e-mail humanresources@ottawaks.gov. 

The City of Ottawa conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3634 at least two days prior to a scheduled test or interview.

The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Salary : $72,259 - $101,171