Golf Course Superintendent

City of Dearborn; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative local government seeks a dedicated Golf Course Supervisor to oversee operations at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course. In this role, you will manage part-time staff, ensure the maintenance of golf course grounds, and handle equipment repairs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community recreation while enjoying a range of benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about outdoor management and have a strong background in turf management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact in your community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off - 21 days/year

Holidays - 15 days/year

Health Insurance (80% City / 20% Employee cost sharing)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance at one times base pay

Retirement Medical Savings Account

Supplemental life insurance coverage

Defined Contribution (401a) plan

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in turf management or equivalent.
• Knowledge of golf course maintenance and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises part-time staff and coordinates training.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory for golf course operations.

Skills

Supervising staff

Maintaining golf course grounds

Repairing applicable equipment

Customer service principles

Inventory maintenance principles

Education

Associate's degree in Turf Management

Tools

Pesticide Applicator Certification

Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

Job description

Salary : $58,018.00 Annually

Location : Dearborn 48124, MI

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 05073

Department: Recreation

Opening Date: 04/29/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Duties And Responsibilities

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Dearborn Hills Golf Course

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Supervises part-time staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures.
• Orders chemicals, fertilizers, and other supplies to ensure maintenance of proper inventory levels.
• Prepares schedules for completion of watering, fertilizing, mowing, and other grounds tasks.
• Repairs and maintains irrigation, mowing, and related equipment.
• Maintains operations of a mini golf facility, including: repairing equipment; performing cleaning tasks; and performing related tasks.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
  
  

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Supervisory principles;
• Course operation principles and practices;
• Applicable equipment, chemicals, and pesticides;
• Customer service principles;
• Golf course maintenance;
• Inventory maintenance principles.
  
  

SKILLS:

• Supervising staff;
• Maintaining golf course grounds;
• Repairing applicable equipment;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and environmental threats..

Experience And Training/Licensing Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree in Turf Management and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

• Pesticide Applicator Certification
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
  
  

Post-employment Offer Requirements

Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.

Paid Time Off - 21 days/year as accrued

Holidays - 15 days/year

Defined Contribution (401a) plan - 20% vesting per year

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance at one times base pay

Health Insurance (80% City / 20% Employee cost sharing, or cash waiver)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Medical Savings Account - vesting after 5 years for City contributions

Supplemental life insurance coverage and other benefits options as provided by the cafeteria flexible benefits plan

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Do you possess a valid Pesticide Applicator License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other