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Golf Course Superintendent 3

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $71K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Madison Parks Division is seeking a lead Golf Course Superintendent to maintain municipal golf courses with a focus on improving course conditions and sustainability practices. The role involves overseeing staff, planning maintenance activities, and ensuring quality playing conditions.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in maintenance and improvement of all areas of golf courses

Perform complex planning and scheduling of course maintenance, as typical of an 18-hole course with a high degree of play and special events

Inspect courses regularly and schedule work as necessary to ensure maintenance plans are being followed or adjusted as needed to ensure proper operation and upkeep for quality playing conditions. Coordinate work with other course greenskeepers

Make determinations regarding watering requirements, vertical mowing, aerification, and top dressing of greens and tees

Oversee and participate in fertilizer and pesticide application (including calibrating equipment and making applications as needed for fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides)

Identify and respond to irrigation system problems (including performing routine system programming and repairs and reporting/referring more technical problems as appropriate)

Mow, roll, blow, edge, water, and maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and related course areas

Manage natural meadows and invasive species, using mowing, chainsaws, and herbicides

Operate automotive and maintenance equipment such as flail mowers, tractors, plows, mowers, forklifts, skidsteers, Toolcats, and blowers

Prepare daily work plans for crew to efficiently and effectively complete golf maintenance functions

Communicate plans with supervisor and modify as necessary

Provide training to all golf maintenance staff on job skills, proper use of equipment, and safety procedures, as well as department rules, policies, and procedures

Regularly check in with crews to evaluate performance and productivity. Make corrections as necessary. Provide input to supervisor regarding employee performance

Enforce City of Madison and Divisional policies and work rules. Report violations to supervisor as necessary

Support crews as necessary to facilitate efficient workflow

Maintain effective communications with the general public, league representatives, golf professionals, and clubhouse staff regarding course maintenance and playing conditions

Provide related written reports and suggestions for improvement

Participate in the development of budget estimates and maintain expenditure records

Order and purchase work supplies/materials and maintain inventory for assigned areas

Maintain records and files as necessary (e.g., personnel, attendance, pesticide applications, etc.)

Review and ensure accuracy of time cards for assigned crew members

Write and review accident and incident reports as necessary

Plan for and support large golf and non-golf events

Perform routine equipment maintenance (including greasing, sharpening/changing blades, changing/maintaining fluid levels)

Transport equipment and vehicles for use, maintenance, storage, etc

Report damages and/or repairs to supervisor or mechanic as appropriate

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and repairs of equipment with Parks mechanics and Fleet Service

Remove snow from assigned routes, lots, and roads

Perform assigned duties to support winter recreation (including grooming cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and other trails)

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Golf course maintenanceFertilizer applicationPesticide applicationIrrigation systemsTurf managementSoil sciencePlant scienceCustomer serviceLeadershipCommunicationTeam management

Required

Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Principles, practices, and methods specific to golf course maintenance

Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Turf and green considerations relative to course play, including plant science and soil health

Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Proper application of fertilizer and pesticides (including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides)

Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Manually and automatically controlled irrigation systems as utilized in golf course maintenance

Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Golf rules and play considerations

Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Computer software applicable to the duties of the position

Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to efficiently travel between courses and/or other work locations during the workday

Employees will be expected to work on weekends and occasionally during the evening for lessons, leagues, special events, and as required

Possession of or ability to obtain a Wisconsin Pesticide Certification within six (6) months of appointment and to maintain certification

Ability to perform manual labor and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to physically access all golf course areas in order to oversee staff and monitor work that is performed; this includes accessing all types of terrain, including uneven, wet, muddy, or snowy terrain

Employees are expected to work with pesticides and must use appropriate safety techniques

Work is performed in all types of weather conditions

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in turf management, soil science, botany, or a related field

Two (2) years of specialized experience equivalent to the level of Greenskeeper 1

Five (5) years of experience in the care and maintenance of a golf course, which included two (2) years of specialized experience equivalent to the level of Greenskeeper 1

Completion of college coursework in turf management and/or soil science

Benefits

Generous leave package

A variety of insurance options

Optional pet insurance

A bus pass for all employees

The possibility of flexible work schedules

Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation.

Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.

Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)

Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.

The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)

Long Term Care Insurance

457(b) deferred compensation plans

Employee Assistance Program

Bus Pass on Madison Metro