Salary: $50,007.00 – $88,915.00 Annually
Location : Auburn Hills – 443 S. 135th St. West, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: GENMTC1 GOLF AUBURN HILLS
Department: Cultural Arts, Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Golf
Opening Date: 07/18/2023
Closing Date: 8/9/2023 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is supervisory work planning, directing, coordinating, and participating in maintenance activities at municipal golf courses. Work also involves determining when the assigned golf course is not playable due to bad weather conditions and to see that the course is closed. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.
The days and hours for this position: varies
Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
Examples of Work Performed
- Inspects and determines needed repairs to turf, shrubbery, and buildings at municipal golf courses.
- Plans, assigns, and supervises crews; inspects results of work completed on golf courses and facilities.
- Develops and implements comprehensive chemical program.
- Confers with the public, pro-shop staff, industry peers, and supervisor(s) regarding the condition of the course.
- Programs, monitors, and repairs irrigation system.
- Directs the development and administration of safety activities among employees.
- Promotes safety for the public by removing hazards.
- Directs weed and plant pest control.
- Assigns crews for mowing and irrigating of golf courses.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Thorough knowledge of insect pests and turf diseases and of chemicals and methods used to control them.
- Thorough knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment and tools needed to maintain golf courses.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in developing and maintaining golf courses and facilities.
- Working knowledge of computerized irrigation system.
- Skill in the use of standard hand and power equipment employed in the propagation and cultivation of golf and grass areas.
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to operate trucks, tractors, and trucksters requiring the control of throttle, clutch, brakes, steering wheel, and transmission.
- Ability to operate mowers requiring the simultaneous operation and control of throttle, brake, steering transmission, and hydraulic equipment.
- Ability to operate hand-held mechanical equipment such as chain saws, string trimmers, circular saws, sod cutters, drills, edger’s, push mowers, blowers, pruners, and other types of equipment.
- Ability to operate hand held, non-mechanical equipment such as rakes, hoes, shovels, cup changers, hammers, wrenches, sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, pruners, grease guns, painting equipment, and other tools of this type.
- Ability to operate a vehicle which has a clutch, brake, transmission, and steering wheel that must be operated simultaneously with both manual and pedal controls.
- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
- Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, pavement construction and windy conditions.
- Ability to get on hands and knees to inspect and identify turf problems.
- Ability to inspect areas overhead in shrubs and trees.
- Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification, Category 3A and 3B.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
- Six years progressive golf course maintenance experience is required
- A valid Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire.
- Three or more years of prior supervisory experience is preferred.
- Prior knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in developing and maintaining golf courses and facilities is preferred.
- Working knowledge of computerized irrigation system is preferred.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a State of Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification, Category 3A and 3B is preferred within 60 days of hire.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION – Most employees with less than five years’ employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS – There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee’s option as scheduled with the supervisor.
3. SICK LEAVE – Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a “Well Day.” An additional “Well Day” can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE – Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.RETIREMENT – The City offers two retirement plans – Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory – employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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01
I have the following years of progressive golf course maintenance experience
- 1 to 2 years’ experience
- 3 to 4 years’ experience
- 5 to 6 years’ experience
- 7+ years’ experience
- I do not have any progressive golf course maintenance experience
02
I have the following years of supervisory experience or conducting general ground maintenance, including gardening, nursery and turf grass and groundskeeping duties:
- 1-3 years’ of experience
- 4-6 years’ of experience
- +7 years’ of experience
- I do not have any supervisory experience or conducting general ground maintenance, including gardening, nursery and turf grass and groundskeeping duties
03
Golf course maintenance involves the use of various equipment and tools. Briefly explain how familiar you are with the proper operation and maintenance of this equipment.
04
(2 mo) This position requires a Class B CDL license. Please identify your current status with a Class B CDL license and brake endorsement.
- I currently have an active Class B CDL license.
- I currently have an active Class B CDL with brake endorsement.
- I do not have a current Class B CDL license, but am willing and able to obtain this license within the first 60 days of hire.
- I am not willing or able to obtain a Class B CDL license with a brake endorsement.
05
The position requires a Class B Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator license. Please identify your current status.
- I currently have an active Class B Kansas Commercial Pesticide applicators license
- I do not currently have an active Class B Kansas Commercial Pesticide applicators license, but am willing and able to obtain this license within the first 60 days of hire.
- am not willing or able to obtain a Class B Kansas Commercial Pesticide applicators license.
06
Golf course irrigation systems can vary in complexity and technology. Please provide an overview of your experience with different types of irrigation systems, including any advanced technologies you have utilized to optimize water usage and enhance course conditions. How do you stay informed about the latest advancements in irrigation technology and integrate these innovations into your maintenance practices to continually improve the golf course’s sustainability and playability?
07
The City of Wichita is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. Please share any innovative ideas or initiatives you have implemented in your previous positions to make golf courses more environmentally friendly. If none, type N/A
08
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Yes
- No
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