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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs duties relating to the maintenance and operation of an eighteen-hole municipal golf course.  The work is performed under the general direction of the Golf Course Maintenance III (Course Superintendent) and Park Superintendent.  If working weekends or in the absence of Golf Maintenance III, will assume supervisory responsibilities.  May supervise part-time and seasonal employees.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative only)
These functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job classification.

1. Operates and maintains specialized golf course turf equipment and irrigation system.
2. Applies pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals in the care of golf course vegetation.
3. Assists Golf Maintenance III in supervision of a crew involved in daily golf course maintenance operations.
4. Diagnoses and treats turf insect and disease problems.
5. Trims and prunes small trees and bushes on golf course and assists the forestry crew on larger projects.
6. Moves tee markers, cuts cups, adjusts mowers, operates weed eater and repairs equipment.
7. Rakes turf and sand traps and rolls sod.
8. Organizes and completes golf course projects and programs in the absence of Golf Maintenance III.
9. Prepares written records and reports.
10. Operates golf maintenance equipment either riding or on foot.
11. Performs golf course maintenance on uneven ground and while golfers are on course.
12. Works in trenches to perform irrigation system repairs; confined space entry when working in water pits and manholes for irrigation system.
13. Participates in department preventive maintenance program for vehicles and equipment.
14. Responds to questions from the public concerning golf course maintenance.
15. Directs the work of part time and seasonal workers as assigned.
16. Workload varies and may be repetitive.
17. If assigned to work weekends, will assume supervisory duties.
18. Works independently and with others with minimum supervision.
19. Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.
20. Works outside in all weather conditions; works near moving vehicles and equipment; operates equipment and tools that cause vibration; exposed to pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals; noise level is often loud.
21. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and OSHA, City and Leisure Services safety rules and regulations.
22. Performs snow removal on City sidewalks and other City properties during winter months.
23. Assists with emergency flood preparations if major flooding is forecast.
24. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and treat turf insect and disease problems as they affect golf courses.
2. Thorough knowledge of the techniques and principles of golf course management and maintenance.
3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures of golf course work.
4. Ability to operate golf course maintenance equipment such as riding mower, tractor, cultivator, loader, chemical sprayer, backhoe, trencher and other specialized golf equipment for four to six hours at a time.
5. Ability to plan, assign and supervise part-time and seasonal employees.
6. Ability to express ideas orally and in writing.
7. Ability to understand chemical hazard labels and keep chemical spraying records.
8. Ability to exercise independent judgment in completion of assigned projects.
9. Ability to respond to questions and comments from the public tactfully and politely.
10. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, elected officials, golf pros and the public.
11. Ability to work with people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds.