SALARY RANGE: $80,000-$90,000, salary negotiable based on experience.
BENEFIT PACKAGE: Health Insurance PPO or HMO, 100% employer paid dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, and IMRF pension.
POSITION FOCUS: Responsible for administration of the maintenance, repair, development, and construction of the grounds of the nine-hole Tam Golf Course.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Executive Director and supervises the part-time and seasonal golf maintenance staff.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Manage the operations of the nine-hole Tam Golf Course and oversee the maintenance staff
- Supervise the mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, green, fairways, and related areas
- Direct the planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf at Tam Golf Course
- Inspect turf areas daily for fungus, insects and undesirable vegetation
- Supervise the maintenance and repair of construction maintenance equipment, golf cart fleet, and parks equipment.
- Supervise irrigation management of golf course and park systems
- Work with the Golf Operations Supervisors on a daily basis to prevent maintenance interference with play
- Develop budget requirements for golf club maintenance operations
- Hire, train, supervise and evaluate maintenance staff
- Prepare board summaries, monthly reports
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS:
- 2 year degree in agronomy/horticulture/plant/soil science, or turf grass management preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
- 1-3 years in Golf Course Maintenance Management (Superintendent or Assistant)
- Valid Illinois Pesticide Public Applicator License
- Knowledge of construction and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens, turf maintenance