Greenskeeper Ii

The Position

Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Golf Course Lead Greenskeeper. In this role, you will provide specialized care to golf course greens, grounds, and facilities while also serving as a lead to assigned workers. Your knowledge of golf course maintenance and leadership abilities will be crucial in ensuring the playability and overall maintenance of our courses.

• Utilize specialized knowledge of golf course operations to support the supervisor in ensuring the playability of assigned courses.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities, including determining resource needs and directing the work of the crew.
• Review the work of assigned staff, provide training, and offer guidance to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform computer-related tasks such as timekeeping, procurement, and irrigation scheduling.
• Mow greens, collars, tees, fairways, and roughs with precision.
• Clean and rake traps, maintain ball washers, and change cup and tee placements to maintain course integrity.
• Identify turf diseases, apply fertilizers, pesticides, seeding, and top dressing as part of grounds maintenance.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues as needed.
• Assume lead responsibilities in the absence of the superintendent.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

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  Knowledge of golf course operations, including effective leadership.
• Experience setting up golf courses and applying golf rules and etiquette.
• Experience safely and effectively applying fertilizers and pesticides.
• Experience in providing training and direction to staff, including assigning, and reviewing work performed.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing irrigation issues.
• Ability to work constructively in a team, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license within 6-months of hire. For materials and study guide click here.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between February 26 and March 18, 2024
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

• Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations