Golf Course Superintendent

Full Time
Bloomington, IN
Posted
Job description

Plans, assigns, and directs manpower and material resources to maintain Cascades Golf Course, and related areas in a clean manner, and to ensure safety of course visitors. Supervises and instructs staff in course upkeep and maintenance, including irrigation, aeration, fertilization, and medication of grass areas, re-sodding, seeding and planting trees. Inspects condition of tees, fairways, and grounds, schedules improvement projects, as required. Maintains inventory of departmental equipment and supplies. Evaluates golf course equipment for maintenance, repair, or replacement; prices and recommends equipment purchases to the Golf Course Manager, as needed. Initiates and supervises the construction and maintenance of golf course structures, sheds, bridges, and cart paths. Supervises and instructs staff in major and minor overhaul of equipment and small engines, such as engine re-building on lawn mowers and carts. Formulates, prepares, and submits budgetary requests for maintenance projects, as required. Authorizes payroll. Oversees and supervises hiring, training, and discipline of golf course part-time employees; regularly evaluates employee performance. Supervises and assists with snow removal from assigned Park Department grounds, parks, and facilities. Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum knowledge equivalent to a high school education plus up to 18 months of additional training in agronomy and/or turf science. Minimum work experience equivalent to three years in golf course mantenance and/or turf management.

  • TRAINING/SKILLS
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, practices and methods of agronomy gained through formal education and experience. Thorough knowledge of established golf course maintenance procedures related to proper grass lengths and cross cutting procedures. Familiarity with the principles involved in the cost effective purchasing of turf and golf course maintenance related materials and supplies. Ability to maintain and repair golf course related machinery and equipment.

  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to obtain a 3B certification in pesticide application through the Indiana State Chemist Pesticide Training Program.


  • Additional Information

    Salary: $42,215.15 - $52,266.32

    Hours: Maintains flexible hours, including extended seasonal workdays, weekends, and holidays.

    Resume is required.

    Benefits:

    • Employees receive 13 paid holidays per year, and Department Heads receive up to 7 weeks of Paid Time Off a year.
    • The City contributes 14.2% of an employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS).
    • Employees may contribute pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. As a pilot program, the City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account.
    • After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees. This is a pilot program for 2023.
    • Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment. The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
    • Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
    • City Employees ride for free on Bloomington Transit.

    Disclaimer

    ANYONE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THAT DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER MAY APPLY AT CITY HALL, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (401 N MORTON STREET, SUITE 230)


    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    La Igualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley.

    The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status and disability in employment or the provision of services.

    The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

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