GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

City of Salina, Kansas Parks & Recreation Department Apply Directly with the

City of Salina Apply:

jobs.salina-ks.gov The City of Salina's Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to help keep one of the community's valued recreational spaces welcoming, well-maintained, & ready for public enjoyment. The Golf Course Superintendent plays an important role in preserving a safe, attractive, & enjoyable public environment. The role is well-suited for an experienced golf course or grounds maintenance professional looking for long-term employment with a stable municipal organization & the chance to lead a dedicated team. With structured public-sector employment & work that connects directly to outdoor recreation & community service, this position offers a rewarding balance of professional responsibility, community impact, & work-life balance.

Career Advancement:

Golf Course Manager On-the-Job Training:

This role offers a strong pathway of growth in golf course operations, team leadership, equipment management, & community-focused facility maintenance. Our next superintendent is offered opportunities to gain knowledge about Salina's Municipal Golf Course operations, equipment, materials, & tools used to maintain greens, shrubs, trees, lawns, fairways, water systems, & related golf course facilities. Experienced staff support skill development by sharing practical knowledge, reinforcing safety practices, & helping employees apply established standards & procedures in real work situations. The position also strengthens supervisory abilities through assigning work, training employees, evaluating performance, & coordinating the efforts of full-time & seasonal maintenance staff.

Duties:

• Plans, directs, supervises & participates in turf maintenance & construction of fairways, greens, traps, water systems, waterways, & other golf course grounds.
• Plans for & plants trees; determines strength & mixture of fertilizers & chemicals used on a golf course; applies fungicides, insecticides, herbicides & fertilizers.
• Maintains & performs repairs to golf course accessory buildings; constructs & maintains cart paths & tee boxes.
• Inspects all facilities under jurisdiction to determine effectiveness of programs & personnel; acts upon patrol complaints, requests & suggestions.
• Determines & approves the extent of & participates in repairs needed to maintain equipment in proper operating order; requisitions supplies & equipment; prepares golf course maintenance records.
• Contacts businesses & contractors about equipment, materials, supplies & services needed.
• Assists in budgetary preparation & monitoring.
• Trains employees & evaluates work performance.
• Prepares routine operational & unit records.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of EPA pesticide Applicator's Permit, or ability to acquire permit.

Experience :

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course & greens maintenance.
• One (1) year as a lead worker or supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must live within 40-minute response time.

Work Type:

• Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent amount of walking required.
• Works inside & outside with adverse conditions possible.

Equipment:

• Aerifiers, backhoes, blueprints, desktop computer (irrigation system), hand tools, pumps, sprayers, tractors, trimmers, trucks, two-way radio, variety of mowers including out-front & gang mowers.

Hours:

• Monday-Friday.
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• May include call out or after-hours work.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $25.69-26.98/hr.
• $53,435-56,118/yr.
• Salary negotiable upon experience.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

Until filled Apply Directly with the

City of Salina Apply:

jobs.salina-ks.gov

Important:

You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered.

Contact:

Human Resources Department Office:

785-833-8018

Email:

human.resources@salina.org

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of EPA pesticide Applicator's Permit, or ability to acquire permit.

Experience :

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course & greens maintenance.
• One (1) year as a lead worker or supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must live within 40-minute response time.