First Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Tulsa County; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 73,189,000 - 97,644,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa County is seeking a Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a team at South Lakes Golf Course. You will supervise 16–18 staff, plan daily schedules, and ensure premium playing conditions.

You will manage turf care, irrigation needs, and chemical applications to maintain tees, fairways, and greens. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, budgeting for supplies, staff training, and enforcing safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a degree in horticulture, turf management or closely related field.
• Over three years of satisfactory, full-time paid employment in golf course maintenance including one year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate workers to maintain premium golf course conditions.
• Plan and execute short- and long-term goals for golf course maintenance.
• Write daily work schedules and oversee turf cultivation, grading, seeding, and sodding.
• Inspect turf for mowing height and irrigation needs.
• Hire part-time and seasonal workers and train staff.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and chemical applications.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and purchases within budget.
• Calibrate sprayers and mix chemicals.
• Comply with safety policies and DOT requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Chemical application knowledge

Report writing

Education

Degree in horticulture/turf management

Tools

Mowers & tractors

Job description

OrganizationGolf Course South LakesPay$30.05Pay FrequencyHourlyFull Time / Part TimeFull timeJob SummaryUnder direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, supervises and coordinates the workers engaged in maintenance and construction of Tulsa County Golf Course by performing the following duties.Job DescriptionSafety-Sensitive Position: Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8)All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSResponsible for operating golf course in a manner which will produce premium playing conditions to attract golfers and produce revenue.Assist in planning and executing short and long terms goals.Write daily work schedules to improve and maintain turf.Direct workers engaged in cultivation, grading, seeding and sodding golf areas and monitors progress.Inspect turf to designate height and frequency of mowing and determining irrigation requirements of turf.Execute personnel policies; hire part-time and seasonal workers.Maintain records of maintenance activities, chemical and fertilizer applications.Oversee maintenance and repair of all gasoline and diesel powered equipment and real type mowers.Order supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.Maintain blanket PO's.Train employees in proper equipment use.Mix and apply chemicals and calibrates sprayers.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Job DescriptionREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of construction and maintenance of golf tees, fairways and greens; of the production and maintenance of various types of turf used on golf courses; of planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; or herbicide and pest control methods and materials; of drainage control methods; of watering and irrigation systems; of construction and maintenance of golf cart paths; of departmental policies and procedures; of supervisory principles and practices.Skill in use and operation of mowers, tractors, trucks, spray machines and other standard tools and equipment used in the care and maintenance of a golf course; in training and supervising others.Ability to maintain tees, fairways, greens and appurtenances to an acceptable standard of golf course plan; to plan, organize and control work of others; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely; to deal tactfully with others; to maintain the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor; and to understand chemical formulas and make complex mathematical calculations.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESManages one subordinate supervisor who supervise a total of 16 employees in the LaFortune Golf Maintenance and Tulsa County Park Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also directly supervises 18 non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEEducation equivalent to graduation from an accredited four college with a degree in horticulture, turf management or closely related field, and over three years of satisfactory, full-time paid employment in golf course maintenance including one year of supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of paid full-time experience for one year of education in horticulture, turf management or closely related field with a maximum substitution of two years.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSOklahoma Non-Commercial Chemical Applicators License - Turf and Ornamental CategoryValid Oklahoma Driver’s License possessed for at least 6 monthsDefensive driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hiredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.EEO STATEMENTTulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.LocationSouth Lakes Golf Main - 1017