Golf Course Grounds Superintendent Series

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Employees in this series are engaged in the direction of staff and the management of operations for the ground's maintenance program of a large golf course (such as one with eighteen or more holes).

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Employees at this level of the series assist in directing staff and managing operations involved in grounds maintenance of an extensive golf course. They work under the direction of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Assistant Golf Course Grounds Superintendent typically -

1. assists in the general planning and coordination of a golf course grounds maintenance program, including such areas as personnel, budget, and inventory;
2. assists in planning, scheduling, and implementing a repair and preventive maintenance program for equipment;
3. coordinates irrigation system schedules and programs; assists in the maintenance of chemical and irrigation parts inventory;
4. provides input into budget planning activities; maintains detailed records; prepares required reports and correspondence;
5. supervises the completion of all course-related special projects (such as the State-mandated chemical rinse pad);
6. assists in compliance with university, state, and federal regulatory agencies;
7. assists in the planning and implementation of training and safety programs;
8. ensures the safe and efficient application of pesticides on golf course grounds;
9. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level are responsible for the grounds maintenance program of an extensive golf course which may include the supervision of Greens Supervisor(s). The employees work under administrative supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Golf Course Grounds Superintendent typically -

1. plans golf course grounds maintenance, such as:
   1. prepares schedules for mowing greens, tees, fairways, fringes, roughs, and trim work and maintenance of sand traps
   2. designs a rotation plan and schedule for tee markers and pin placement
   3. plans a program for the application of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides
   4. directs a tee-sodding program
   5. plans location, purchase, and planting or replacement of trees; and schedules pruning and fertilization of trees
2. plans and schedules a repair and preventive maintenance program for mechanical equipment; plans for equipment replacement and recommends the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment and golf carts; schedules and directs the maintenance of the irrigation system;
3. employs, trains, schedules, evaluates, and dismisses assigned staff; recommends promotions and salary adjustments.
4. prepares reports, budgets, and correspondence as required.
5. opens and closes golf course as required by weather conditions in accordance with established policy.
6. performs other related duties as assigned.
7. employs, trains, schedules, evaluates, and dismisses assigned staff; recommends promotions and salary adjustments;
8. prepares reports, budgets, and correspondence as required;
9. opens and closes golf course as required by weather conditions in accordance with established policy;
10. performs other related duties as assigned;

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
   1. Coursework in turfgrass management, soil science, horticulture or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. Progressively more responsible work experience in golf course grounds maintenance which included supervisory responsibilities.

Note: As required by the position to be filled, a current license and/or certification required by the Illinois Pesticide Act for the work to be performed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of the theories and practices of golf course turf management.
2. Knowledge of equipment used in golf course grounds maintenance and irrigation.
3. Knowledge of inventory control.
4. Ability to maintain detailed records and to prepare reports and budget projections.
5. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public.
6. Ability to train and direct the work of assigned personnel.
7. Managerial ability.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
   1. Coursework in turfgrass management, soil science, horticulture or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. Progressively more responsible work experience in golf course grounds maintenance which included supervisory responsibilities.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in the management of golf course grounds maintenance programs.

Note: As required by the position to be filled, a current license and/or certification required by the Illinois Pesticide Act for the work to be performed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Extensive knowledge of turf management.
2. Extensive knowledge of equipment used in golf course grounds maintenance, irrigation, tree surgery, and golf carts.
3. Ability to coordinate technical operations of the golf course grounds maintenance program.
4. Ability to supervise and train assigned personnel.
5. Ability to prepare and present written and/or oral reports.
6. Ability to deal effective with faculty, staff, students, patrons, and suppliers of the golf course.