Golf Course Superintendent

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• Human resource management including hiring practices, disciplinary procedures, terminations, etc.
• Supervisory responsibilities and effective leadership skills.
• Turf grass management.
• Fungicides, pesticides and fertilizers and their use.
• Horticulture and landscaping.
• Disease and insects which affect plant life.

Ability to:
• Plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, supervisors and fellow employees.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
Skill in:
• Providing leadership and direction to employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five (5) years minimum of experience in golf course maintenance.
• One (1) year minimum experience as Golf Superintendent or 1st Assistant, in maintaining golf course greens, tees, fairways and other property associated with the golf course.
• One (1) year minimum experience with maintaining warm and cool season turf grass.
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Hold a current Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Required to pass a pre-employment physicals, drug screen and a review of driving record.
• Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Required to work some weekends and assist at Shawnee County operated golf courses.