NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | GREENSKEEPER |
TOWNS | Code | : | 730080 4EA |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
1. | Plans, organizes, and directs all maintenance and reconstruction programs at the Town golf course in conformance with standards set by the United States Golf Association and any governmental regulatory agencies. | |
2. | Plans and directs the construction, maintenance, and repair of irrigation and drainage systems and ornamental plantings at the golf course. | |
3. | Develops and supervises preventative maintenance programs for turf, and prepares irrigating schedules. | |
4. | Assists in the preparation of budgetary requests for all material, equipment, and supplies used at the golf course. | |
5. | Determines types of sprays meeting Long Island Environmental Standards. | |
6. | Supervises spraying, watering, and grooming of all fairways, greens, tees, practice putting greens, and driving areas. | |
7. | Plans and oversees the orientation of new employees. | |
8. | Supervises the preparation of work schedules. | |
9. | Investigates complaints and recommends appropriate action. | |
10. | Conducts staff meetings, and prepares written reports. |
1. | Extensive knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures, materials, tools and equipment, used in the maintenance of golf courses. | |
2. | Extensive knowledge of the installation, location, and operation of irrigation and drainage systems. | |
3. | Extensive knowledge of the design, location, and construction of greens, tees, bunkers, and practice greens. | |
4. | Extensive knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. | |
5. | Thorough knowledge of pesticides and their application. | |
6. | Considerable knowledge of environmental water treatments. | |
7. | Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of subordinate supervisory personnel in large scale golf maintenance and repair projects. | |
8. | Ability to supervise the maintenance of accurate records and the preparation of detailed reports. | |
9. | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. | |
10. | Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing. |
TOWNS | Title | : | GREENSKEEPER |
Code | : | 730080 4EA | |
Page | : | 2 of 2 |
1. | Possession of a current valid certificate from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a Certified Commercial Applicator, in Pest Control, category 3A, Ornamental and Shade Trees, including Turf. |
2. | As part of the above-mentioned certificate, categories 5A, Aquatic (Vegetation) and 5B, Aquatic (Insect)must be obtained within 12 months of the date of appointment. |
NOTE: | Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the six-year requirement, may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. |