Greenskeeper

GENERAL PURPOSE: Coordinates and performs a variety of grounds keeping functions for the Souris Valley Golf Course.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

● Assist in monitoring and maintains golf course grounds in a safe and playable condition.

● Inspects golf course grounds and identifies maintenance issues and/or safety hazards.

● Assist in the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways and roughs.

● Mows, water, fertilizes and applies chemicals to turf grasses.

● Operation of the irrigation system and repairs issues with pumps, water lines and sprinkler heads.

● Operations and maintain turf maintenance equipment, tools and/or vehicles.

● Assist in ordering and maintaining departmental supply inventories.

● Assist in preparing work schedules, assigning work duties and training personnel as required.

● Prepares and maintains maintenance records and documentation.

● Perform other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Degree in Horticulture Turf Management or worked 3 years on a golf course maintenance department; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

● Possess a valid North Dakota or Out of State Driver License.

● Pesticide Applicator License is required or willing to apply for one.

Required Knowledge Of:

● Principles and practice of golf course maintenance.

● Regulations and standards governing the maintenance of public golf course facilities.

● Equipment, tools and supplies common to golf course maintenance.

● Safety protocols relative to the handling of fertilizers and chemicals.

Work Environment:

● Work is performed in and around golf course facilities and equipment operation, chemical application and lifting

object weighing at least up to 50 pounds.