Description

Class Title: Greenskeeper

Grade Number: 16M 25.65/Hr with overtime available

Department: Parks and Recreation

Union: SEIU

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the Golf Course Superintendent's supervision, the Greenskeeper directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths. Supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. The Greenskeeper will serve in the Golf Course Superintendent's capacity during his/her absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise supervision over Maintenance Mechanic, MW II, Seasonal golf course laborers and part-time laborers. Will serve as Golf Course Superintendent during his/her absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways.
• Schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment.
• Instructs equipment operators in the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
• Supervises pesticide and fertilizer application and/or operates calibrates pesticide application equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and the drainage system, and in the programming, operation and maintenance of a computer operated irrigation system.
• Assists in personnel management including training, performance management, discipline and safety. May modify the daily work schedule of staff as needed.
• Assists with the direction of an ergonomically sophisticated turf grass management program designed to provide a playing surface that meets the Municipal Golf Courses aesthetic and playing standards, while preserving the integrity of the environment.

• Assists in the construction, renovation, and/or reconstruction of golf course properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets of the maintenance and capital improvement of golf course properties.
• Plans all maintenance and project work under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals. This is especially important in the care of the greens and tees.
• Operates and maintains a variety of general and special purpose equipment.
• Assists in acquiring equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties.
• Assists in developing an irrigation, fertilization and pesticide application plan and oversees its implementation.
• Assists in keeping accurate and complete records in payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, material applications, location of hazardous materials, etc.
• Assists in programming the computerized automatic irrigation system with appropriate data (weather information, evaporation and transpiration rates, soil permeability, etc.) to insure proper watering intervals on tees, greens and fairways.
• Assists in achieving and documenting compliance with various government regulations that impact golf course management, including EPS's underground storage tank requirements, pesticide applicator certification requirements and pesticides storage rules, OSHA Hazardous Communications Standards, etc.
• Assists in developing and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing landscape program.
• In the Golf Course Superintendent's absence, services as an expert informational resource on golf course and turf grass management for golfers.
• Assists with the supervision and participates in the work involved in maintaining trees, fairways, greens, roughs, traps/ditches, cutting grass, dressing greens, sodding, fertilizing, seeding, watering, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a chemical inventory, ordering additional supplies as necessary and keeping the appropriate records and documentation.
• Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.
• Performs related work as may be required.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens.
• Working knowledge of the seeding and maintenance practices of golf course turf, including the planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees.
• Working knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditions; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and computer-assisted automatic controls.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient. utilization of personnel and equipment resources.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to maintain effective employee and public relations.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Requires the use of tractors, tractor attachments, all types of grass cutting mowers riding as well as hand operated mowers. All power tools and equipment associated with the operation of maintaining the golf course and clubhouse grounds.

Requires daily use of personal computer and mainframe computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, cell phone and other radio devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.