Golf Course Assistant Superintendent
Job Details
This is important supervisory and participatory work in the maintenance, repair, renovation, construction and care of the grounds and equipment utilized at one or more of the municipal golf courses. Work involves supervising unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled employees engaged in maintaining golf greens, tees, fairways, roughs, hazards, trees, plants, sprinkler systems and general grounds. An employee in this class also operates assigned vehicles; assists in planning and layout requirements of new golf course construction or renovations; participates in more difficult maintenance tasks; and participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of subordinates.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Benefits
Job Benefits
https://www.stpete.org/government/jobs/benefits_pension_retirees.php
Job Requirements
Experience Requirements
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.
• Have some supervisory experience.
• Have experience in landscape maintenance, and the repair of irrigation systems and related greens maintenance equipment.
• Possess, at the time of appointment to the position, and continue to maintain a State of Florida Public Applicator License for Restricted Use Pesticides from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Entomology/Pest Control under provisions of Chapter 482 Florida Statutes - or - must obtain and maintain the license within five and one-half (5-1/2) months of appointment.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Be able to deal tactfully and courteously with co-workers and the public.
• Have good computer skills and proficiency with word processing and email software used to prepare correspondence and reports.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
• Have experience maintaining Bermuda and Seashore Paspalum grasses.
• Have experience using Toro brand irrigation equipment.
• Have considerable knowledge of fertilizer analysis and calibration and application of proper turf chemicals.
• Have skill in the use of hand tools and power operated equipment utilized in golf course operations.
• Are able to plan, coordinate, train and supervise work activities and assist in the establishment and application of uniform rules, practices and procedures.
• Are able to prepare and maintain reports of activities and estimate time and material needs for work projects.
• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.
• Have some supervisory experience.
• Have experience in landscape maintenance, and the repair of irrigation systems and related greens maintenance equipment.
• Possess, at the time of appointment to the position, and continue to maintain a State of Florida Public Applicator License for Restricted Use Pesticides from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Entomology/Pest Control under provisions of Chapter 482 Florida Statutes - or - must obtain and maintain the license within five and one-half (5-1/2) months of appointment.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Be able to deal tactfully and courteously with co-workers and the public.
• Have good computer skills and proficiency with word processing and email software used to prepare correspondence and reports.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
• Have experience maintaining Bermuda and Seashore Paspalum grasses.
• Have experience using Toro brand irrigation equipment.
• Have considerable knowledge of fertilizer analysis and calibration and application of proper turf chemicals.
• Have skill in the use of hand tools and power operated equipment utilized in golf course operations.
• Are able to plan, coordinate, train and supervise work activities and assist in the establishment and application of uniform rules, practices and procedures.
• Are able to prepare and maintain reports of activities and estimate time and material needs for work projects.
Educational Requirements
Applicants must have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
Salary Range
Currency
USD
From
25
To
41
Per
hour
Application Details
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Application Instructions
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Company Information
Company Name
City of St. Petersburg
Address
Municipal Services Center, 1, 4th Street North, Downtown, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, 33701, United States
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