Golf Course Superintendent

Salary: $82,772.17 - $120,019.65 Annually
Location : 2600 Double Eagle Lane, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202300736
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Eagle Valley Golf Course
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Summary
Hiring Salary Range is $82,772.17 - $107,603.82
Full Salary Range is $82,772.17 - 120,019.65
Under supervision from the Recreation Enterprise Manager, provides administrative and technical supervision for turf maintenance and course improvement of the 225 acre Golf Course and surrounding property. Responsible for equipment replacement schedule including on-going service, maintenance and repair of all turf vehicles and mowing equipment. Provide input to the Recreation Enterprise Manager for the development of an annual maintenance budget. Superintendent responsible to manage maintenance expenditures to benefit facility's financial stability.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MAINTENANCE:
Maintain and administer written maintenance standards and systems for presenting exceptional course conditions every day, including:
• Daily course set-up, cup setting and rotation, tee marker location and rotation, water coolers, and trash removal
• Turf conditioning for greens, fairways, tees, rough and native areas
• Bunker maintenance, drainage and conditioning
• Wear pattern management
Maintain and administer a comprehensive and environmentally responsible integrated turf management program including:
• Cultural practices ensuring healthy turf
• Irrigation schedule and levels
• Fertilization schedule and levels
• Pesticide program
• Integrated pest management program
Maintain and administer equipment maintenance schedules based on manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe operation, minimize repairs and maximize usable life of all equipment.
• Administer equipment replacement/addition schedules
• Service vehicles and mowing equipment per manufacturer recommendation
• Diagnose, repair, or schedule repair service for vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Winter vehicle maintenance
Maintenance schedules are followed and problems are anticipated with repairs made so that interruption in the public use of the Golf Course is minimal and that course conditions are maintained to the highest standards.
Assure all equipment, procedures and facilities associated with Golf Course maintenance meet state and local codes, necessary licenses are obtained and appropriate inspections and reports are prepared.
Maintain Golf Course irrigation deep well, water reuse system and corresponding pumps; includes programming, repairs, and enhancements.
Recommend short and long range facility enhancements including Golf Course renovations and landscapes. Manage the design, coordination and installation of all projects.
Maintain all Golf Course maintenance buildings and surrounding areas including landscapes.
Maintain Golf Course drainage systems including repairs and maintenance.
Maintain an organized work area adhering to the concept of "A Place for Everything".
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Maintain records including:
• Staff training documents
• Equipment maintenance and repairs
• Weather statistics
• Irrigation / Fertilization application
• Pest control applications
• Safety Data Documentation
Develop assistant superintendent to ensure ability to perform all duties and assist with professional advancement.
Effectively delegate work activities and responsibility to assistant superintendent
Communicate effectively with golf operations staff to insure they are informed in advance of any maintenance activities or conditions that may impact the customer experience.
Recruit seasonal staff and administer comprehensive training/evaluation programs and documentation to promote an efficient, informed and motivated staff that is committed to safety and quality.
Provide input to Recreation Enterprise Manager in the development of a detailed maintenance budget.
Approve and purchase all items associated with Golf Course maintenance activities including coding all invoices to insure accurate expense documentation.
Participate in local and national trade associations and keep abreast of industry trends and advancements through research and continuing education.
Maintain a team dynamic with a hands-on leadership approach and willingness to perform other duties as necessary for the success of the organization.
Fosters an inclusive work culture and advances the City's diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
Maintain and foster an environment, which facilitates the Exceeding Expectations (professional, responsive, leaders) philosophy of the City.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two-year turf related degree
Two years' experience as a Golf Course Superintendent and/or five years experience as an assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's license (or ability to obtain with 6 months of employment)
Must possess a valid driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in turf management or related degree
Member of Golf Course Superintendent Association of America
Five years experience as a Golf Course Superintendent
Possession or ability to obtain Minnesota Power Limited Technicians Certification within 90 days of the start date.
Municipal experience
Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The 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 must be able to see, hear, talk, use hands and fingers, walk, drive, and remain in a normal seated position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
As duties involve overseeing of maintenance and facilities, the employee may be required to lift up-to 75 pounds, carry materials, walk on a variety of terrains, bend, crouch, climb, and stoop.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The 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 regularly works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet, hot and/or humid conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is somewhat quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.
The City of Woodbury strives to exceed expectations - through professionalism, responsive service and leadership. Employees are an integral part of the overall success of the city. In service to its employees, the City of Woodbury offers generous benefits to include medical, dental, and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and both mandatory and voluntary retirement plans. In addition vacation, sick, personal holiday and holiday pay is also provided. All regular employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after their hire date.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a two-year turf related degree?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered "Yes" to Questions #2, please describe your two-year turf related degree:
04
Do you have two years experience as a Golf Course Superintendent and/or five years experience as an assistant Golf Course Superintendent?

• I have two years, or more, experience as a Golf Course Superintendent.
• I have two years, or more, experience as a Golf Course Superintendent and five years, or more, experience as an assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
• I have less than two years experience as a Golf Course Superintendent.
• I have five years, or more, experience as an assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
• I have less than five years experience as an assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
• None of these pertain to me.

05
Do you possess a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's license, or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment?

• I posses a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's license.
• I have the ability to obtain a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's license within 6 months of employment.
• I do not possess a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's license or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

06
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in turf management or related degree?

• I have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in turf management.
• I have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a related degree.
• I have an Associate's degree in turf management or related degree.
• None of these pertain to me.

08
If in Question #7, you selected that you had a related degree, please describe your degree:
09
Are you a member of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America?

• Yes
• No

10
How many years of experience do you have as a Golf Course Superintendent?

• None
• Less than one
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

11
Please describe your experience as a Golf Course Superintendent:
12
Do you have possession of or the ability to obtain a Minnesota Power Limited Technicians Certification within 90 days of the start date?

• I possess a Minnesota Power Limited Technicians Certification.
• I have the ability to obtain a Minnesota Power Limited Technicians Certification within 90 days of the start date.
• I do not possess a Minnesota Power Limited Technicians Certification or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of the start date.

13
Do you have municipal experience?

• Yes
• No

14
If you selected that you had municipal experience in Question #13, please describe that experience:
Required Question