Golf Course Superintendent

River Trails Park District Position Description Our Mission is to responsibly enrich the lives of our diverse community

Job Title:

Golf Course Superintendent

Location:

Rob Roy Golf Course, 505

E. Camp McDonald Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities, the Golf Course Superintendent is a hands‑on position responsible for the maintenance, repair, development and construction of the grounds of the Rob Roy Golf Course and Woodland Trails Driving Range. This includes the supervision of maintenance staff, maintenance shop with vehicles and equipment adequate to perform golf course maintenance duties.

• Directs weather, fertilizer and pesticide application schedule and records
• Prepares competitive bids and specifications and makes routine purchases of materials fertilizers, chemicals, materials, equipment, and vehicles for golf course and general park district use
• Maintains a maintenance and replacement plan for vehicles and equipment

• Create and maintain a horticultural maintenance plan for the course and range encompassing Integrated Pest Management (IPM), turf management, pruning, weed control, design and installation
• Create and maintain fertilization and best-practice turf management program
• Assess tree and planting beds for safety, functionality, and aesthetics
• Directs staff in the areas of turf watering, mowing, greens and tees setups, landscape and turf maintenance and repair
• Performs all duties typically associated with a Spray Technician including: purchasing, mixing and applying of all restricted use chemicals, and accurate cost / rate data in compliance with state law and product label.
• Performs all irrigation duties: irrigation scheduling and monitoring, pump station/fertigation operation, maintenance and repair of sprinkler heads and piping.
• Plans and directs the cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair of golf course vehicles and equipment.

• Oversees maintenance personnel including recruiting, hiring, disciplining and evaluating.
• Assigns work and supervises part-time and seasonal maintenance employees
• Trains the team and perform demonstrations to ensure assigned tasks are completed safely and efficiently
• Compile and update seasonal task sheets for planning and scheduling

• Oversees costs and expenditures and receives approval on purchasing items based on purchasing policy
• Assists in developing budget requirements for golf operations.
• Assists with capital planning, research and recommendation
• Recommends equipment and supplies needed for budgeting purposes to Superintendent of Parks

• Prepares schedules, routines, and special reports as requested
• Perform other duties and functions as requested