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City of Thornton, Colorado · 1 day ago

Golf Course Foreman

Thornton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of Thornton is seeking a Golf Course Foreman to assist in training and directing seasonal staff while performing various golf course maintenance duties at Thorncreek Golf Course. This role involves leading maintenance operations, instructing staff on equipment use, and ensuring safe working conditions.

Government Administration

Hiring Manager

Kate Bailey, PHR

Responsibilities

Leads, delegates, and participates in golf course maintenance, special projects and in-house construction

Participates in the daily set-up of golf course, including mowing, bunker maintenance, cutting cups, moving tee markers, trash removal, weeding planters, and placement of water coolers; inspects and cleans restroom facilities, clubhouse grounds, parking lot and sidewalks as needed

Instructs staff on proper equipment use and work methods. Enforces safe working conditions with all job assignments

Uses a wide variety of equipment used in maintaining a golf course, including, but not limited to, string trimmer, edging equipment, sod cutter, trencher, front-end loader, backhoe, large and small scale mowing equipment, riding boom sprayer, backpack sprayer, tractors, top dressers, aerators, and greens roller

Applies soil amendments, prunes trees, lays sod and applies seed; sweeps or rakes debris; assists in cultural practices (aerating, spiking, topdressing etc.)

Removes trash and debris from ponds as needed, and seasonally installs and removes water aeration fountains in ponds

Operates all equipment necessary for golf course maintenance

Communicates with golf course management on a daily basis

Assists and provides support with irrigation system repair as needed

Assists and provides support with equipment maintenance and repair as needed

Assists in application of fertilizers and pesticides to golf course turf and planters as needed

Required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Required to perform snow removal duties as assigned

May open the maintenance shop and run operations in the absence of the golf course management

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Golf course maintenancePesticide Applicator licenseTurfgrass ManagementEquipment operationIrrigation system repairPublic communicationProblem resolutionSafety practicesBasic computer operationTeam leadership

Required

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

At least three seasons in golf course maintenance

Must possess or have the ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator license within 12 months of hire

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department

Knowledge of Thorncreek Golf Course Rules and Regulations

Knowledge of agronomy, turfgrass science and basic golf etiquette

Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in golf course maintenance and construction

Knowledge of applicable safety practices and procedures

Knowledge of basic computer operation with related software

Skill in dealing tactfully and effectively with the public

Skill in the safe and lawful operation of all equipment required to perform the job

Ability to work well and communicate with the public and others

Ability to train and lead maintenance employees in normal golf course operations, as well as the safe and proper operation of specialized golf course maintenance equipment

Ability to work as a team member and to organize and lead staff as a team

Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the functions of the position

Ability to follow oral and written directions from others

Ability to resolve problems

Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, precipitation, and wind

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, or flexible schedules

Required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Required to perform snow removal duties as assigned