Assistant Golf Course Superintendent/Greenskeeper

City of Utica, New York - Valley View Municipal Golf Course

Salary:

52,000-56,000

Level: Experienced

Category: Assistant superintendent

Preferred Education: Associates Degree

Under direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, this position supervises and works with a group of subordinates engaged in the efficient maintenance of the golf course, surrounding grounds and equipment related to the maintenance of such areas. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACITIVIES:

Personally performs, trains, and supervises subordinates in tasks related to the maintenance of golf course grounds and surrounding areas including but not limited to mowing of greens, tees, fairways and roughs;

Course setup including changing hole locations and tee setup;

Maintenance of sand bunkers including raking, weeding, edging, adding sand;

Assisting in the application of fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with local, state and federal laws in a turf and ornamental setting and the use of Integrated Pest Management to diagnose and remedy pest problems;

Tree work including trimming branches and removing entire trees;

Irrigation systems operation, startup, repairs, upgrades, and winterization;

Other related projects including but not limited to surface and subsurface drainage work, bunker renovation and tee renovation;

Assists and directs subordinates in care of ornamental plants on course property;

Assists in the maintenance of all equipment related to the maintenance of golf course equipment, tractors, pumps and trucks;

Trains and assigns work to subordinate employees;

Inspects and remedies the work completed by subordinate employees;

Keeps employee records, pesticide records and any other records in accordance to local, state and federal regulations;

Ensures a work environment that is in accordance to all local, state, and federal regulations;

Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge in methods, materials and equipment used in turf management related to golf courses including but not limited to pest identification and control, irrigation operation and repair, and equipment operation and repair; Must have the ability to work and supervise others, be willing to work in all weather conditions, be dependable and have tact and courtesy towards others.

A. Graduated from a regionally accredited or New York State Registered College with a Bachelor’s Degree AND have three (3) years of supervisory experience in a related Turfgrass field; OR

B. Graduated from a regionally accredited or New York State Registered College with an Associate’s Degree AND five (5) years of supervisory experience in a related Turfgrass field.

Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License at the time of appointment.

Must obtain a valid New York State Pesticide Applicators License Category 3a within one (1) year of appointment date.

Additional Salary Information: Yearly raises determined by the Civil Service Employees Association Union. Membership of the New York State Pension System is Mandatory. Health and Dental Benefits available. Health Benefits are a High Deductible Plan with the entire deductible paid by the employer. After the deductible is reached, most costs are covered by the insurer.

About City of Utica, New York - Valley View Municipal Golf Course

Valley View Golf Course is a municipal golf course owned and operated by the City of Utica, NY. It is an 18 hole Robert Trent Jones designed facility located within the city. Full time employment with the golf course is a public job, requiring a civil service test and requires the employee to pay into the New York State Retirement System and become a member of the Civil Service Employees Association Union.