Facilities Maintenance Crew Supervisor - Golf

Parks & Recreation 

Golf Assistant Superintendent 

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary: $43,680.00/annually 

General Description and Classification Standards

Assists the golf course Superintendent in overseeing the job functions responsible for golf course and landscaped area maintenance;  Perform routine manual duties to support a variety of building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs and maintenance throughout the City's Golf facilities;  May assist in training and supervising of staff, resolving human resources issues, and implementing agronomic maintenance and development programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive; may perform other duties as assigned.

• Works closely with upper management to develop and implement a maintenance program for golf facilities; assists in maintaining records on maintenance. Assist Supervisor in the development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the golf facilities maintenance program.
• Coordinates and supervises the work of a maintenance crew. Manages operations and supervises maintenance programs and repairs to ensure full and productive use of the City's Golf facilities.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the completion of work orders pertaining to door and window frames, flooring, plumbing, ceiling panels, hardware, lighting fixtures, electrical apparatus, wiring, alarms, and similar electric and mechanical elements in facilities.
• Provides supervision over specific projects as assigned by the supervisor; ensures compliance with codes and contract terms; assists supervisor in preparing budget estimates; may assist in writing specifications for the projects including labor, materials and overhead.
• Review departmental work orders to plan, organize, and implement repair and replacement activities.  Works closely with supervisor to coordinate, schedule, and supervise the activities of the maintenance crew.
• Assigns tasks and periodically inspects golf course to see that work has been done properly and is performed to Department, local, state, and federal standards; may issue supplies and equipment.
• Recommends equipment and supplies for purchase and maintains an inventory of department owned tools, equipment and supplies.  Ensure that waste and byproducts are disposed according to Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and procedures.
• Ensures protective gear is worn by maintenance crew, i.e., back supports, eye goggles, etc. Ensures that new employees are trained properly according to District standards as well as EPA,OSHA, and MSDA standards; may train experienced employees on new machinery, tools, products, proper disposal of waste and byproducts, etc.
• Set-up and tears down furniture and equipment for special events or meetings as necessary. Makes inspections of golf facilities; reports safety hazards, illegal entries, and significant repairs needed to Supervisor.
• Monitors and evaluates maintenance crew’s work skills; provides written reports to Supervisor regarding their productivity or effectiveness.
• Attends meetings and training per requirements of the supervisor; remains current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensures a clean and orderly maintenance compound at all times.
• Implements and support all initiatives and programs as requested by management.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.
• Sprays necessary chemicals under the supervision of the Superintendent. Ensures that all equipment used in applying chemicals are cleaned to the proper standards and the chemicals are stored properly.
• Makes necessary repairs to the irrigation system. Ensures the irrigation runs on the schedule set by the Superintendent.
• Keep records of all safety violations and training sessions.
• May assist in annual inspections of all essential facility systems (fire extinguishers, fire alarms, HVAC etc… etc…).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of methods and practices of good golf facility maintenance operations, including related equipment use and maintenance; knowledge of proper mowing techniques of fairways, greens, tee areas, and roughs at golf courses and other maintenance practices; knowledge of law, regulations, procedures and practices pertaining to golf course and facility management;

Ability to understand and read gauges, operating manuals, and specifications relating to maintaining a golf course; ability to perform heavy manual labor, including moving lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds, regular bending, climbing, crouching, and stooping; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form with good command and use of the English language;