Golf Course Grounds Superintendent

Basic Purpose of the Job: Under direct supervision, position is responsible for the general maintenance of the Black Canyon Golf Course, including, but not limited to, turf and infrastructure management and equipment operations. Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) • Responsible for the construction, maintenance and management of all turf areas throughout the course (including greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, roughs) based on industry best practices, to ensure a high quality of play for all golf participants. • Maintain the appearance and safety of the course by diagnosing and treating agronomic issues; supervising and maintaining irrigation schedule and repairs; maintaining a wide variety of turf grasses in extreme climatic conditions; managing course preparations for tournament and daily play and integrating environmental programs specializing in IPM (Integrated Pest Management). • Responsible for the maintenance and care of all golf course buildings, equipment and irrigation systems to ensure that they are kept in good working order at all times. • Attend all Golf Advisory Committee meetings as required and provide weekly written activity and course condition reports to the Golf Professional and City Manager. • Actively participate in all long-range and strategic planning sessions affecting course operations in conjunction with the Golf Professional, City Manager and Golf Advisory Committee. • Provide effective administration by developing and executing annual maintenance plan and budget for the course and tracking weather considerations; also tracking maintenance expenses including payroll, inventory, supplies, fertilizer, chemicals, etc.; maintaining maintenance records and developing required maintenance reports; ordering parts, supplies and equipment as needed. • Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism at all times to ensure positive interaction with all golf participants, general public, and/or city employees. • Participate in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows. • Supervision • Feedback: Establish goals and expectations for workers. Write and conduct employee evaluations. • Staffing: Ensure position descriptions are accurate and assist in interviewing and selecting candidates appropriate to the work. • Scheduling: Ensure schedules are set to get the work done in accordance with HR guidelines. • Training: Assure implementation of job specific training to ensure employee success. • Coaching: Set and discuss expectations for employee success. Conduct a formal mid-cycle progress review in addition to regular meetings with each subordinate. • Problem Resolution: Handles or gets assistance with employee issues in a timely manner to prevent escalation of problems and disruption to the department. • Employee Management: In accordance with HR polices, use established procedures to manage employee behavior. Actions are consistent and provide opportunity for the employee to improve. Core Beliefs: Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur. Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE). Job Requirements: • Two (2) year Associate's Degree in Turf Management, Agronomy, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. • Five (5) years related experience including supervisory responsibilities preferred. • Any equivalent combination of education and experience resulting in comparable knowledge and skills. • Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods including irrigation and drainage; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf. Licensures & Certificates (must be active and current.): • Ability to obtain Colorado Pesticide Applicator's License within one (1) year • Current Colorado drivers license with acceptable driving record. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, including the use of ladders and staircases of up to thirty feet. Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer, and use of hands to handle small parts; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Outside work, with exposure to outside elements. Requires driving and walking during inclement weather. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasional exposed to herbicides and pesticides. Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.