Golf Assistant Superintendent

JOB LOCATION

Cit y of Aurora , Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring salary $28.88 - $36.11/hour

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Are you ready to trade your mundane routine for the lush greens and challenging fairways of Meadow Hills Golf Course? Tee up your career as our next Assistant Golf Course Superintendent ! You'll be key in creating high-quality playing conditions for the public by assisting with hiring and training staff, planning vital projects , and helping to manage budgets and turf programs. Be prepared for a varied outdoor work environment with exposure to changing weather and chemicals, requiring physical labor like lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent manual tasks. If you bring 5+ years of progressively responsible golf course maintenance experience, possess strong supervisory and problem-solving skills, and are ready to obtain specific Colorado pesticide applicator and CDL licenses within 12 months, you might just be the perfect fit to help us make the customer experience the priority . Join our team and help keep Meadow Hills in top shape, rain or shine (or even snow!).

Oversees and participates in all golf course maintenance operations at the assigned golf course.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs administrative functions associated with all maintenance activities of a city golf course.
• Develops and implements maintenance programs including routine maintenance, irrigation schedules, pesticide and fertilizer application schedules, new course construction and renovation projects.
• Trains assigned personnel in methods of chemical applications, irrigation system repair and operation, and maintenance equipment.
• Responsible for selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and discipline for all seasonal maintenance staff.
• Assists Superintendent with selection and evaluation process for regular positions.
• Assists and implements annual maintenance budget.
• Implements City rules and regulations and environmental rules and regulations.
• Maintains public relations with customers and citizens, staff, and/or golfers.
• Arranges safety training for all maintenance workers.
• Assigns City snow removal duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• At least 4 years progressively responsible golf course maintenance experience.

Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, and practices of golf course maintenance programs that includes fertilizers, pest control, irrigation, hazards, and safety practices common to golf course maintenance operations; working knowledge of USGA rules and regulations; and basic knowledge of municipal budgeting process.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
• Direct and effectively supervise a large diverse workforce.
• Administer budgets.
• ability to organize, coordinate, direct, and train other employees; ability to work in unpleasant and sometimes hazardous conditions; ability to identify maintenance problems to evaluate corrective actions; and ability to identify maintenance problems to evaluate corrective actions.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, decision making, and managerial skills.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; expertise in the operation of equipment and tools used in golf course maintenance; maintenance of golf course turf grasses; and skill in the use of personal computers and related software.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record.
• CDL B license required within 12 months.
• Must obtain Pesticide License, Turf Category 206--within 12 months.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.
• Occasional walking and standing.
• Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents.
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.
• Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds; frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds; frequent lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; may require frequent pulling, pushing, bending, and stooping; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens; vision sufficient to read computer screens, reports, and related department documents; dexterity to operate computer keyboards and other related office equipment; hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard; and hand/eye and hand/foot coordination to operate mowing and other motorized equipment.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and chemicals.

Equipment Used:

• Operates all hand and power tools and equipment common to golf course construction and maintenance; operates vehicles such as dump trucks and tractors.
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.