Assistant Greenskeeper Elk Grove Park District Contact Name: Christy King Contact E-mail:
[email protected] Contact Phone: 8472283504 Closing Date: Salary: $21.95 - $26.50 Description: For more information and to apply please visit our website at: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/employment-careers-jobs JOB SUMMARY To assist the Head Greenskeeper with administrative and supervisory work involving the maintenance and development of Fox Run Golf links and Driving Range. SCOPE OF WORK Responsibilities include supervision of seasonal work crews engaged in golf course maintenance. Applies chemicals to turf grass areas as directed. In the off-season, works with the Mechanic in maintaining all grounds equipment. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Park District. SUPERVISION: Received – Head Greenskeeper Exercised – Seasonal Staff ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Properly supervises and assists scheduling the work of seasonal staff on a daily basis. Effectively trains new employees in proper procedures and supervises and/or performs golf course maintenance such as mowing, changing cups, repairing ball washers, raking sand traps and repairing the irrigation system. Readily assists the Head Greenskeeper with the planning and review of golf course projects; determines materials needed and gathers information required to prepare budget recommendations. Applies fertilizer and plant protectants, as directed. Repairs and replaces sprinkler system and pump station at golf course and driving range. Operates tractors, mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, hand and power tools and all other small engine powered and mechanical equipment for mowing, maintaining and renovation of the golf course and driving range. Prepares and cleans beds, plants, trims, prunes, mulches, waters, weeds, stakes, fertilizes, rakes, shovels, digs, spreads wood chips, back fills and levels soil to complete and maintain grounds and horticultural projects.