Greenskeeper II

Job Appointment: Full-time, Regular.
Work Schedule: Friday- Tuesday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM October – April).

Work Location: This position reports to Heron Lakes Golf Course at 3500 N. Victory Blvd. Portland, OR 97217.

Union Representation: Portland City Laborers 483. To view current labor agreements, click here.
Starting Pay: Applicants start at the entry rate.

Position Summary:

This is an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position.  Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Golf Course Lead Greenskeeper. In this role, you will provide specialized care to golf course greens, grounds, and facilities while also serving as a lead to assigned workers. Your knowledge of golf course maintenance and leadership abilities will be crucial in ensuring the playability and overall maintenance of our courses.

What You’ll Do:

•  Utilize specialized knowledge of golf course operations to support the supervisor in ensuring the playability of assigned courses.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities, including determining resource needs and directing the work of the crew.
• Review the work of assigned staff, provide training, and offer guidance to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform computer-related tasks such as timekeeping, record-keeping, and procurement.
• Hand water, monitor moisture levels, troubleshoot irrigation malfunctions, and manage irrigation scheduling.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the irrigation system.
• Set up the golf course (change hole and tee locations).
• Manage teams for bunker maintenance and restoration projects.
• Mow all heights of cut on the golf course and roll greens, as needed.
• Identify turfgrass diseases.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and sand topdressing.
• Assume lead responsibilities in the absence of the superintendent.

About the Bureau:

Applicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:

1.  Experience performing all golf course maintenance tasks that ensure daily playability (including water management, bunker maintenance, and golf course setup)
2. Experience safely and effectively applying fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Experience training staff, assigning work, reviewing work quality, and providing guidance to ensure maintenance standards are met.
4. Experience troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation components.
5. Ability to work constructively within a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record 
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license within 6 months of hire. For materials and study guide, click here.

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume and responses to supplemental questions by the closing date.
• (Optional) Submit Veterans’ Preference documents, if applicable. 
   If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven’t requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we’ll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.
• Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response and/or cover letter.

What to Expect

1. Application Review - (Week of July 27): We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above. 
2. Notice/Feedback - (Week of August 3): You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per City Administrative Rule 3.01.
3. Selection Process - (Late August): The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references. 
4. Conditional Job Offer - (September): Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position. 

Learn More About:

• How to Apply Videos and Workshops
• City of Portland Core Values
• HRAR-3.01 - Recruitment Processes
• Veteran Preference Information
• Total Compensation and Benefits
• Language Pay Differential Eligibility

We’re committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? We're here to help!
If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov 

Bureau of Human Resources

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