ASSISTANT to GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT – ENTRY LEVEL

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To participate as a member of a crew responsible for the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks in golf course turf maintenance, course set-up, irrigation, operate golf course equipment and hand tools.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class distinguished by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the division. Since this class is an entry-level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from the Superintendent.

Exercises supervision of seasonal labor.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain grounds and buildings at city golf course. Rake bunkers; mow tees, fairways and roughs; maintain driving range. Repair irrigation; trim and care for trees and shrubs; water plants and grass.
2. Assist in monitoring greens for stress and knowledge of necessary steps to prevent damage to greens.
3. Participate in daily setup for play.
4. Responsible for daily course appearance.
5. Apply growth enhancers and disease inhibitors to greens and tees.
6. Excavate and backfill ditches and trenches with hand tools.
7. Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance, (check oil, fuel, water).
8. Operate various equipment such as mowers, tractors, weedeaters as assigned to accomplish duties.
9. Repair and maintain golf course equipment including city owned golf carts.
10. Communicate and interface with co-workers and the public.
11. Self-initiate activities consistent with department goals and objectives.

Marginal Functions:

1. Assist in construction and/or maintenance of facilities and buildings.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.