Greens Superintendent Assistant

Job Title : Municipal Golf Course Maintenance

City of Springfield

$28.48 Hourly

CPKD-Park Maintenance

Parks & Recreation

01 / 01 / 2017

Position Purpose / Summary

This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules. Responsible for overseeing aspects of the maintenance, operation, and management of grounds at municipal golf courses. Work is performed under the supervision of the Greens Superintendent. Supervision is exercised over other employees.

Essential Functions

• Assists in managing and maintaining properties which may include : golf course and practice areas, maintenance equipment, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, restrooms and potable water on course, open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence, sod farm and nursery, and other properties as specified by the Superintendent of Public Parks.
• Oversees the spraying of tees, greens, and fairways.
• Supervises irrigation repairs and maintenance to various equipment.
• Assists in the planning of some maintenance and project work.
• Oversees greens crew and relevant training.
• Assists in acquiring equipment and purchasing necessary supplies to maintain club properties. Oversees inventory control and the equipment maintenance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

Benefits

The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. Medical / Dental / Vision 75% City Subsidized All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations. Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year. Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1 / 4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost. Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons. Training On the job and instructor led courses available Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance. Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!