Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Junction, City of (KS) – Milford, Kansas

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. Under supervision, incumbent 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; and does related work as required. The Assistant Superintendent may serve in the Superintendent's capacity during his/her absence.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assists/conducts the training of grounds personnel, community service works and volunteers.
•Supervises the daily duties of the groundskeepers, part-time/seasonal maintenance Workers, community service workers and volunteers.
•Communicates departmental policies, plans and procedures to those under his/her supervision.
•Assures that all tasks assigned are completed in a timely and professional manner with minimal disruption to golf course operations and/or to
public play.
•Fosters positive relationships among subordinates and assists subordinates in performing their duties.
•Receives and communicates complaints and comments to the Golf Course Superintendent.
•Executes mowing, fertilization, irrigation, general equipment maintenance and chemical application schedules as determined by the Golf Course Superintendent.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for chemicals, fertilizer, irrigation parts, and othergolf course accessories.
•Conducts general maintenance on turf care equipment, including the adjustment ofspecialized turf care equipment, irrigation systems and tools.
•Conducts general maintenance of golf cars, mowers, utility vehicles/attachments,tractors/attachments, reels, tools and other equipment.
•Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety and personneldiscipline.
•Assumes the role of weekend supervisor as instructed by the Golf CourseSuperintendent.
•Opens and closes facilities as needed.
•Assists with the interviewing process for golf maintenance positions.
•Modify the daily work schedule based on professional nterpretation.
•Operate heavy equipment and machinery including but not limited to tractors, mowers, aerifiers, chain saw, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand power tools, etc.
•Conduct other duties as assigned
Graduation from High School or GED equivalent.
•Valid Driver’s License.
•Valid Kansas State Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification or promissory intent to obtain one within
30 days of hire.
•Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience.
•Two- or four-year college degree with an emphasis in turf management/golf course management preferred.
•Any equivalent combination of relative education and experience accepted for consideration Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
•Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of contacts.
•Ability to diagnose various turf problems, including disease, wilt, weeds, or turf pests.
•Ability to utilize resources properly and establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, co-workers and the public.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required toreach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand;walk; use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, orcontrols. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanicalparts and inside and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration or risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer
This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. The job description
does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of
the employer and requirements of the job change.