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Temporary Assistant Greenskeeper

City of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI

Location: Huron Hills Golf Course 3465 E Huron River Dr Ann Arbor Twp, MI 48104, USA Work Schedule: Holiday, weekends, early morning and late evening hours are a necessary part of the work schedule for this position. Normally the work schedule will be for 5-6 days a week, averaging 37-40 hours a week. Job Overview: Responsible for all aspects of managing the maintenance operations for the City of Ann Arbor’s golf courses, while the Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent (GCMS) is not onsite. Main Duties: Serve as a crew leader overseeing the staff responsible for daily duties including mowing, changing cups, watering, irrigation upkeep and repair, overall grounds clean up, general course repair and upkeep, identification and diagnosis of turf disease and pest infestations, and preventative maintenance and repair of golf course machinery. In the absence of the GCMS, apply agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve maintenance standards and long-range goals developed between the GCMS and the Director of Golf. Schedule, monitor, track and implement fertilization and chemical applications to ensure optimal turf health and growing conditions. Maintain records of types, amounts and frequency of all applications. Provide professional advice to the Director of Golf regarding planning and improvement for the golf course and landscaping around the clubhouses. Communicate effectively with crewmembers in various situations. Maintain and adjust equipment as needed. Listen for warning signals on equipment and from the golf course. Keep accurate records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, employee training, and pesticide applications. Create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, fostering open communication and respect. Manage and oversee construction and reconstruction of the courses, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. Inventory and replenish supplies, parts, and equipment while staying within budgeted parameters. Handle herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and gasoline daily. Establish and maintain a safe working environment. Required Qualifications: Ability to follow and give oral and written communication. Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment including specialized turf equipment, pickup trucks, plows, small hand tools, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, brush chipper, chainsaw, sprayer, spreader, digger, grinder, drill press, jack, and computers. Must have a current pesticide applicator license. Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers free classes to Parks employees. Valid driver’s license. At least six years of Golf Course Maintenance Supervisory experience. Good knowledge of the game of golf. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, driving, walking, standing, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as the incumbent will be subject to driving equipment. Required to do heavy work exerting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids, etc.) and extreme temperatures. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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