GREENSKEEPER 7181

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises laborers and groundskeepers in the care of golf course grounds, trees, shrubbery and related property within a Village. The nature of the work requires that the Greenskeeper be available on a stand-by basis in addition to regular working hours. Duties are performed without direct or continuing supervision, although work is subject to check while in progress and at completion. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, watering, mowing, and repair of greens, tees, roughs, fairways and practice putting greens;

Orders materials, supplies and equipment for upkeep and maintenance of golf course;

Keeps employee time records and arranges work schedules;

Inspects maintenance equipment to insure its efficient functioning;

Inspects entire area under his supervision to insure that work orders are thoroughly executed and that grounds are in clean condition.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in golf course maintenance; ability to supervise subordinates in such a way as to attain a consistently good level or work; ability to maintain simple records; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of experience in golf course maintenance.

NOTE: Relevant course work in the area of turf grass management may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

R03/4/11

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-competitive