Golf Maintenance Crew Leader (@ Community Golf Course) - #25-4044-002

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for manual work in maintaining and cleaning golf course facilities. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring the golf courses are kept in optimal condition. Candidates should have experience in golf construction and irrigation, along with the necessary educational background. The position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a pesticide license within a specified timeframe. Join a team that values commitment and excellence in maintaining recreational spaces for the community.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of experience in golf construction and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and minor construction at golf course facilities.
• Oversee employees to ensure golf courses are in proper playing condition.

Skills

Golf Course Maintenance

Irrigation Systems

Minor Construction

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate's Degree in Agronomy or Turf Management

Tools

Pesticide License

Job description

Examination Date

Week of June 30, 2025
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

Manual work in the cleaning, maintenance and minor construction of the City of Dayton golf course facilities and related areas. Oversees and participates in the activities of employees involved in relevant tasks to maintain the golf courses in proper playing condition. Work is occasionally inspected while in progress and upon completion by a technical supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following:

1. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND currently employed for 6 consecutive months or more with the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position AND 3 years of experience in golf construction, irrigation and maintenance at a City of Dayton golf course;
2. OR Associates degree in Agronomy, Turf Management, or related field AND 3 years of experience in golf construction, irrigation and maintenance. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

Within 120 days of appointment, must obtain an Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Pesticide license in the categories of Core, 6A and 8 and maintain as a term and condition of continued employment.

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a full-time permanent (or part-time permanent) employee in pay grade 116 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Background Check: A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing: Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.