Greens Superintendent - Division of Golf, Department of Parks & Recreation

Greens Superintendent - Division of Golf, Department of Parks & Recreation Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Golf Division oversees the management and maintenance of six county-owned golf courses, which make up ten percent of the county's total parkland. These courses offer residents and visitors an affordable and accessible golfing experience Job Description: This employment opportunity is to serve as the Greens Superintendent. Under direction, directs and administers a comprehensive maintenance program for regulation golf courses; directs employees engaged in carrying out the specialized maintenance program; may develop plans for improvement of golf courses; does related work as required. Job Responsibilities: • Plans and supervises a variety of maintenance programs related to the proper care of the turf and land areas of golf course. • Gives suitable assignments and instructions to assigned personnel. • Requisitions, receives, accounts for, stores and issues materials and supplies. • Recommends the selection of specific equipment for maintenance of golf courses. • May attend conference related to turf management or golf course maintenance. • Supervises and works with the supervising greenskeepers and their crews in maintaining golf courses. • Schedules the workers so as to provide full coverage during the peak season, as well as the remainder of the year. • May use different chemical formulas or mixtures to improve the playing surfaces and to prevent the growth of weeds. • Diagnoses any disease, harmful insects or weed found on the turf and determines the proper treatment to remove them. • May take soil samples and runs soil tests to determine and direct the application of the proper type and amounts of lime, fertilizers, insecticides or fungicides to be used. • Directs the operation and repair of underground irrigation systems. • Insures the proper care and use of assigned equipment, materials and supplies. • Keeps needed records of personnel, equipment, materials, work done, and time spent. • Prepares suitable reports. • Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in constructing new areas and preserving golf course grounds. • Plans work programs, utilizing experience and established agronomic practices, to improve and maintain turf and playing condition of course. • Tours grounds to ascertain work progress and condition of course. • Interviews, hires, and discharges workers. Schedule: • Full time (40 hours/week) with occasional overtime • Weekends, Evenings and Holidays as needed Education Requirements: • Satisfactory competition of a one-year program from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in turf management, agronomy Other Requirements: • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey to perform the essential duties of the position. • Appointees may be required to obtain a pesticide applicator or a commercial pesticide operator issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. What we offer: • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Enrollment into the state pension system • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage • Generous Paid Time Off • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs Salary: $75,000 / per annum