GOLF TECHNICIAN

General Summary This position works under the direct supervision of the Golf Maintenance Manager to lead a team of seasonal/contractual workers in maintenance and repair of the equipment and grounds of Palmer Hills Golf Course and assists with snow removal. Primary Responsibilities and Duties Assigns, oversees and participates in the work of a small crew on the golf course involved in the maintenance and repair of the grounds, equipment, and facilities. Assists with training and orientation of seasonal/contractual staff. Operates golf equipment. (Mowers, turf equipment, chemical sprayer, trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, plows, repairs and maintains irrigation and drainage systems, etc.

Assists in the maintenance of the grounds, equipment, and facilities, and with construction projects.

Assists with the inspection of work in progress to ensure confirmation with instructions. Assists with records keeping.

Assists with ensuring that all materials, tools and supplies needed to complete assigned work are available. Conducts routine maintenance and repair of light engine equipment to ensure proper functioning and longevity.

Participates in plowing snow, spreads de-icing material, loads salt, hooks up and removes snow removal equipment.

Top dresses and aerifies greens, tees, and fairways, and applies pesticides and fertilizers to the golf turf.

Works a variable schedule that includes weekends and potential split shifts. Assists with the duties of the Golf Course Manager in their absence.

Recommends disciplinary action for seasonal staff, assigns tasks and handles scheduling of season staff. Identifies short- and long-term projects and tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned.