JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Rebsamen)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  October 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  3330/1198

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide working supervision to assigned crew and to ensure golf course grounds, buildings, and equipment are properly maintained.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Golf Course Superintendent.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Maintains Bentgrass and Bermuda greens to include the application of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and wetting agents upon approval of supervisor.

 

2.                  Supervises the syringing of all Bentgrass greens.

 

3.         Supervises and maintains sand bunkers including applying chemicals and fertilizers for the control of weeds, edging, raking and replenishing sand.

 

4.         Ensures the good health of golf course greens by proper aerification, topdressing and verti-cutting as required.

 

5.         Inspects golf course for damage, plant disease, debris, and proper operation of the sprinkler systems.

 

6.         Assigns tasks and projects to Park Maintenance Workers; records workers' time and attendance.

 

7.         Assigns and performs maintenance activities including equipment repair and preventive maintenance, mowing, course repair, and sprinkler system repair and maintenance.

 

8.         Maintains records of chemicals applied, fertilizer applied, and fuel usage for department inventory and supplies control.

 

9.         Mixes and applies chemical herbicides, pesticides, and growth control agents; assigns application of chemicals to Park Maintenance Workers.

 

10.       Provides working and technical information to Park Maintenance Workers.

 

11.       Maintains and updates inventory listing of equipment and supplies at assigned golf course; requisitions or purchases needed supplies.

 

12.       Recommends needed golf course improvements and maintenance procedure changes to the supervisor.

 

13.       Schedules, assigns, and participates in major course improvements; directs the pruning or removal of dead or damaged trees.

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14.       Makes recommendations for new equipment purchases to the supervisor for the annual budget.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provides immediate supervision to Parks Maintenance Workers - Senior and to full-time and part-time Parks Maintenance Workers and general supervision to Leader.

JOB SPECIFICATION

ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT (REBSAMEN)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in supervising and performing grounds and equipment maintenance activities at an assigned City golf course.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Maintains Bentgrass and Bermuda greens to include the application of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and wetting agents upon approval of supervisor.

 

Supervises the syringing of all Bentgrass greens.

 

Supervises and maintains sand bunkers including applying chemicals and fertilizers for the control of weeds, edging, raking and replenishing sand.

 

Ensures the good health of golf course greens by proper aerification, topdressing and verti-cutting as required.

 

Inspects golf course for damage, plant disease, debris, and proper operation of the sprinkler systems.

 

Assigns tasks and projects to Park Maintenance Workers; records workers' time and attendance.

 

Assigns and performs maintenance activities including equipment repair and preventive maintenance, mowing, course repair, and sprinkler system repair and maintenance.

 

Maintains records of chemicals applied, fertilizer applied, and fuel usage for department inventory and supplies control.

 

Mixes and applies chemical herbicides, pesticides, and growth control agents; assigns application of chemicals to Park Maintenance Workers.

 

Provides working and technical information to Park Maintenance Workers.

 

Maintains and updates inventory listing of equipment and supplies at assigned golf course; requisitions or purchases needed supplies.

 

Recommends needed golf course improvements and maintenance procedure changes to the supervisor.

 

Schedules, assigns, and participates in major course improvements; directs the pruning or removal of dead or damaged trees.

 

Makes recommendations for new equipment purchases to the supervisor for the annual budget.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of management of Bentgrass green maintenance.

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Considerable knowledge of plant diseases and destructive insects.

 

Good knowledge of golf course maintenance, turf equipment, and supplies.

 

Good knowledge of the properties, use, and application of various chemicals, including fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and growth control agents.

 

Good knowledge of environmental requirements of various types of grasses including Bentgrass, shrubs, and trees.

 

Some knowledge of maintenance and repair of sprinkler and irrigation systems.

 

Skill in the use of tractor mounted mowing, chemical spraying equipment and light earth moving equipment.

 

Skill in the use of hand tools.

 

Ability to perform manual labor.

 

Ability to keep detailed records.

 

Ability to detect plant diseases or damage on the golf course.

 

Ability to direct the activities of unskilled and semi-skilled laborers.

 

Ability to detect and perform maintenance on sprinkler systems.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of high school; at least two (2) years of experience in Golf Course Grounds Maintenance, or a related area; at least two (2) yearss experience in the maintenance of Bentgrass greens; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	20
Carrying (lbs.)	20
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing		ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü