Golf Course Superintendent

Full Time
Springfield, KY
Posted on January 24, 2023

Kentucky Department of Parks

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Salary$19.52 – $28.92 Hourly

Employment Type 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency – Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

5079 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield KY 40069 USA

Description

Kentucky State Parks is pleased to offer an opportunity to further your career in golf course turf management while working on a beautiful park in historic Springfield, Kentucky. We are currently accepting applications for the Golf Course Superintendent position at Lincoln Homestead State Park. This is a full-time position, offering numerous benefits with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and if you inquire about this job do not forget to ask about the Department of Parks “Park Familiarization Program” for full-time employees!

This position performs the duties of Golf Course Superintendent for this picturesque 18-hole golf course. A candidate with the appropriate experience and education will lead a group of golf course maintenance personnel to perform all tasks necessary to maintain and improve a very good golf course. This position requires a motivated individual that will employ a “hands-on” leadership style, and someone that enjoys performing all the tasks required to present our guests with a great golfing experience. The putting greens are modified- native soil Penncross bentgrass/poa annua, bermudagrass tees and fairways, and cool season roughs.

More information can be found at: https://parks.ky.gov/springfield/golf/golf-course/lincoln-homestead-state-park- golf-course.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Staff training and supervision
Plant regulatory product applications
Equipment operation
Irrigation application, repair, and maintenance
Golf course set-up activities
Record keeping

Some of the skills we are looking for are:

Experience operating all equipment and performing all tasks associated with the maintenance of a golf course.
Creating and managing a budget and managing an agronomic plan.
Good communications skills.
Ability to obtain and retain a Kentucky Pesticide License.
Golf course construction/renovation experience a plus.
Attention to detail.
Time management.
Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate degree in plant science, turf management or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year experience as a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Three years as a golf course superintendent or golf course assistant superintendent in addition to a Certificate of Turfgrass Management from an accredited university can substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must obtain Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment. The N-18 Pesticide Applicators License required by this position can be obtained by passing the test administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed outside in a variety of climatic conditions. Work involves use of potentially toxic materials such as insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mark Goessling at mark.goessling@ky.gov or 859-336-7461.

Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendent

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