What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Superintendent position at City of Rochester?
Parks and Recreation Department
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Nature of Work
The Golf Superintendent is under the general supervision of the Director of Golf and is responsible for the overall maintenance, care and upkeep of all City-owned golf facilities to ensure that golfers enjoy the best playing conditions and surroundings. This position also has responsibility for the overall maintenance and repair of golf-related maintenance equipment. This position performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This position serves in a lead role for golf-related maintenance activities by assisting with: orientation/training, providing work direction, and planning work schedules for equipment operators and other seasonal/temporary workers. This position also provides budget recommendations to the Director of Golf related to the number of personnel, supplies, services, tools and equipment needed for the maintenance of each golf facility and is obligated to perform work duties in alignment with the approved budget.
*Coordinate all activities related to the overall maintenance, care and upkeep of all golf course grounds and facilities.
- Coordinate daily maintenance activities with the Golf Pro/Recreation Coordinator to ensure smooth golf course operations and minimum disruption to golfers.
- Determine whether the grounds are in suitable playing condition and when their use should be prohibited.
- Determine daily work procedures, prioritize work tasks, plan work schedules, and provide work direction to equipment operators and seasonal employees.
- Perform or assist subordinates with maintenance activities, improve work methods to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Inspect the golf course and related areas to evaluate compliance to management standards and recommend changes for maintenance activities.
- Train personnel in proper golf course maintenance procedures and safe operation of all maintenance equipment.
- Perform general building maintenance and repairs.
- Assist in monitoring services, projects, construction or renovations to the golf facilities performed by contractors.
- Communicate with the Parks & Recreation Director, Golf Pro/Recreation Coordinator, and all grounds crew, including cell phone and email regarding maintenance activities.
*Maintain appropriate records for all maintenance activities and achieve goals with available and/or allocated resources.
- Track expenditures including water usage and labor costs, etc., and exercise cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budget.
- Keep records of equipment fuel usage and fuel tank access.
- Follow industry safety practices including adherence to relevant regulations pertaining to the application of chemicals; ensure that applicators obtain/maintain the appropriate licensure; keep appropriate records.
- Submit requisitions for the purchase of resources, materials, products including fuel, fertilizer, herbicide, insecticide, plant protectants and soil conditioners and other related supplies and maintain an adequate supply of the same for all assign areas of responsibility.
- Create purchase orders and properly code expenses for processing and payment.
- Assist in developing specifications for equipment and supply purchases.
- Make budget recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Director related to the number of personnel, supplies, services, tools and equipment needed for the maintenance of each golf facility for the following year.
*Install, operate, and maintain automatic and manual irrigation systems.
- Install new irrigation as needed to better maintain turf conditions.
- Maintain water schedules for irrigation including turf syringing.
- Perform preventative maintenance, repair, opening and winterizing of the irrigation system.
*Maintain golf maintenance office and shop.
- Ensure that shop and office are kept clean, organized, safe and neat appearing.
- Maintain appropriate records and MSDS sheets for Right-to-Know compliance related to chemical usage.
- Disseminate information and communicate policies and procedures to seasonal staff.
*Maintain golf-quality turf.
- Develop and maintain all turf treatment programs including fertilization, sprouting, and pesticide applications.
- Diagnose/distinguish between turf disease, environmental problems or damage from usage; identify and resolve turf related problems.
- Maintain golf playing surfaces to acceptable playing conditions.
- Schedule and define the techniques for the daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and all other landscape including bunker maintenance, cup relocation, tee box positioning, ball washer/towel/litter servicing, vericut, spike, aerate, vibrate and top dressing of turf; oversee and/or assist with performing the same.
*Assure that all tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in the appropriate working condition according to the manufacturers’ specifications.
- Schedule and define the techniques for the preventative maintenance and upkeep on all golf maintenance equipment and tools; oversee and/or assist with performing the same.
- Oversee and/or assist with performing routine maintenance, and care or repair of equipment.
- Test and repair electrical and hydraulic systems and components.
- Fabricate, weld and do carpentry as needed or required.
- Operate reel, rotary and bed knife sharpening machines; set reel to bed knife tolerances through back lapping.
- Ensure that all safety, devices, switches, guards and actuators are in place and proper working condition.
* Essential Functions
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a two-year Turf Management program or the equivalent AND two years golf course maintenance experience
OR
A high school diploma or the equivalent AND at least 5 years advanced training and/or progressively responsible experience which demonstrates proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. Acceptable education might include turf management or short courses specific to golf course maintenance.
Acceptable experience is limited to golf course maintenance.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement; and non-commercial pesticide applicator license; within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
Employees in this position are required to use respiratory equipment and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.
*THIS POSITION MAY BE COVERED BY THE CITY'S HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM (based on job assignment)
Employees in this position are required to use hearing protection and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.
*THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER DRUG TESTING POLICY
The drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures of the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements, including Minnesota Statutes 181.950 through 181.957; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988; and/or the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
*Pre-employment and/or periodic testing may be required.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling
Frequent demands: walking, sitting
Occasional demands: kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, fine dexterity, crawling.
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, and smell.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Salary : $31 - $39
