Mgr-Head Greenkeeper I

Position has responsibility for maintaining the grounds and keeping golf course turf in playing condition. Position focuses on ensuring guest and employee satisfaction and achieving the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; 2 years experience in the landscaping/grounds or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Day-to-Day Operations

• Assists in evaluating and implementing new technologies, equipment and supplies.

• Consults with the Director of Grounds/Director of Golf to plan and review work projects.

• Determines work priorities related to specific tasks such as fertilizing, irrigating, seeding, mowing, raking and spraying.

• Ensures all lawns and plantings are properly watered, fertilized and cared for to promote healthy growth and prevent problems.

• Ensures compliance with all Grounds departmental policies, standards and procedures.

• Ensures contractors quality of work and compliance with safety policies and procedures.

• Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.

• Helps maintain inventory of irrigation and other critical items.

• Helps to manage the overall look of the golf course including lawn care and maintenance, irrigation, horticultural/pruning, weed control, pest and disease control.

• Keeps equipment maintained and operating at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.

• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.

• Manages parts, supplies and equipment inventories within budget.

• Mixes and prepares recommended spray and dust solutions.

• Participates as needed in the investigation of employee accidents.

• Recognizes potential problems and takes corrective action.

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