Maintenance Worker 2- Golf Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTIONCity of Allentown Position Description Class Title: Maintenance Worker II-Golf Specialist Grade Number: M08, $21.55 pr hour Department: Golf Course Union: SEIU GENERAL PURPOSE The MW II Golf Specialist reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. Under the Golf Course Superintendent's supervision, the MW II Golf Specialist directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise supervision over Seasonal golf course laborers and part time laborers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES " Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment. " Instructs equipment operators in the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide and fertilizer application and/or operates calibrates pesticide application equipment; supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and the drainage system, and in the programming, operation and maintenance of a computer operated irrigation system. " Assists with the direction of an ergonomically sophisticated turf grass management program designed to provide a playing surface that meets the Municipal Golf Courses aesthetic and playing standards, while preserving the integrity of the environment. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in the construction, renovation, and/or reconstruction of golf course properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in the preparation of annual budgets of the maintenance and capital improvement of golf course properties. " Operates and maintains a variety of general and special purpose equipment. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in acquiring equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course and other properties. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in developing an irrigation, fertilization and pesticide application plan and oversees its implementation. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in keeping accurate and complete records in payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, material applications, location of hazardous materials, etc. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in programming the computerized automatic irrigation system with appropriate data (weather information, evaporation and transpiration rates, soil permeability, etc.) to insure proper watering intervals on tees, greens and fairways. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in achieving and documenting compliance with a myriad of government regulations that impact golf course management; including EPS's underground storage tank requirements, pesticide applicator certification requirements and pesticides storage rules; OSHA Hazardous Communications Standards; etc. " Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in developing and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing landscape program. " Assists with the supervision and participates in the work involved in maintaining trees, fairways, greens, roughs, traps/ditches, cutting grass, dressing greens, sodding, fertilizing, seeding, watering, etc. " Assists in maintaining a chemical inventory, ordering additional supplies as necessary and keeping the appropriate records and documentation. " Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments. " Performs related work as may be required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A. Minimum of five years' experience in golf course maintenance and operations, or any equivalent combination of training and experience B. Skill in the use of Windows-based operating systems. C. Requires a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide License, Category 7, Turf. D. Requires a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License of the appropriate classification E. Equivalent combination of related education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A. Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices of golf course turf; the planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditions; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and computer-assisted automatic controls. B. Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee and public relations. C. All other related duties TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Requires the use of tractors, tractor attachments, all types of grass cutting mowers riding as well as hand operated mowers. All power tools and equipment associated with operation of maintaining the golf course and clubhouse grounds. Requires daily use of personal computer and mainframe computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, cell phone and other radio devices. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.