Golf Course Superintendent

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation Department

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Duties:
· Plans, directs, supervises & participates in turf maintenance & construction of fairways, greens, traps, water systems, waterways, & other golf course grounds.
· Plans for & plants trees; determines strength & mixture of fertilizers & chemicals used on a golf course; applies fungicides, insecticides, herbicides & fertilizers.
· Maintains & performs repairs to golf course accessory buildings; constructs & maintains cart paths & tee boxes.
· Inspects all facilities under jurisdiction to determine effectiveness of programs & personnel; acts upon patrol complaints, requests & suggestions.
· Determines & approves the extent of & participates in repairs needed to maintain equipment in proper operating order; requisitions supplies & equipment; prepares golf course maintenance records.
· Contacts businesses & contractors about equipment, materials, supplies & services needed.
· Assists in budgetary preparation & monitoring.
· Trains employees & evaluates work performance.
· Prepares routine operational & unit records.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Possession of EPA pesticide Applicator’s Permit, or ability to acquire permit.

Experience:
· Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course & greens maintenance.
· One (1) year as a lead worker or supervisor.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
· Must live within 40-minute response time.

Hours:
· Monday-Friday.
· 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· May include call out or after-hours work.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE: 
· $25.69–26.98/hr.
· $53,435–56,118/yr.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled