Senior Greens Superintendent - Fair Park (Park and Recreation - Non -Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Provides supervision to staff responsible for maintaining two 18-hole golf courses to ensure the playing surfaces are kept in the best possible condition for the citizens of Dallas.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Senior Greens Superintendent provides lead agronomic direction for the 18-hole golf course, directs a varied staff in performing maintenance and care tasks, operates specialized equipment, handles associated paperwork, and ensures purchases meet the needs of the Greens operations.

Essential Functions

1 Oversees, supervises, and manage the operations and personnel involved in the turf maintenance of greens, roughs, and fairways and maintenance of the surrounding landscaping; plans and implements cultivation programs and disease, insect, and weed control programs to ensure the playing surfaces on the golf courses are maintained in optimal condition.

2 Supervises the turf maintenance staff including assigning work, hiring, training, evaluating performance, and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.

3 Provides technical expertise such as reviewing test results of soil and turf samples, directing application of fertilizer, lime, insecticide, and fungicide, and dealing with weather-related problems such as floods, windstorms, and freezes to ensure high quality playing surfaces; sets chemical and cultural plan for the year, schedules chemical applications and determines timing of care.

4 Designs and maintains the landscaping of the acreage which surrounds the golf greens and fairways; designs golf greens and fairways to provide interesting and challenging play for the courses' golfers.

5 Communicates with golfers, other citizens, golf associations, other departments, pro shop staff, and vendors to ensure turf management is coordinated with tournaments and other activities.

6 Prepares a variety of reports necessary for the turf maintenance program and completes routine paperwork such as status reports, requisitions, work orders, and schedules to ensure proper processing and documentation of activities.

7 Plans, develops, and administers the annual operating budget to ensure expenses remain within budget allocations; writes equipment specifications to assist in equipment purchases; maintains inventory levels and forecasts equipment and material needs.

8 Performs any and all tasks as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of turfgrass management, care, and maintenance.

2 Ability to apply greens science related to golf course.

3 Knowledge of project management.

4 Ability to identify diseases and apply chemicals and other applications.

5 Knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs.

6 Budget Management and general accounting and purchasing.

7 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

8 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

5 years experience as a Greens Superintendent or similar.

Licenses and Certifications

Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator 3A License.

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Salary Range

 

$70,080.75 - $87,600.93

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.