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Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)

Second Assistant Superintendent/Irrigation Technician- Wellshire Golf Course

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected hiring pay range for this position is $23.89 - $27.50/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

457B Retirement Plan

140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

More information on what the City and County of Denver offers its employees can be found here.

Location These positions can expect to work on-site at Wellshire Golf Course five (5) days per week, including weekends, as needed.

What You’ll Do With eight golf facilities, Denver Golf has something for everyone: one 27-hole regulation golf course, four 18-hole regulation golf courses, one 18-hole executive mountain golf course, two 9-hole par three golf courses, two Miniature Golf facilities, four driving ranges (including the signature Aqua Golf water range), six Restaurants, and Denver Junior Golf - The First Tee of Denver (one of the largest Junior Golf programs in the country). Denver Golf has outstanding course conditions and top‑notch guest services for the best value. From urban golf settings to mountain vistas, you will find it here at Denver Golf. Please visit our Denver Golf webpage for more information.

Wellshire Golf Course provides a country club atmosphere at an affordable price. This is the only public course West of the Mississippi that is a Donald Ross design. Walk in the steps of Ben Hogan while hitting off of lush fairways lined by mature trees. Check out what Wellshire Golf Course has to offer!

Denver Parks and Recreation’s Golf Division is looking to hire a motivated Second Assistant Superintendent/Irrigation Technician to join our team at Wellshire Golf Course. This role supports daily course operations, including irrigation system maintenance and assisting with the supervision of the maintenance team.

Specifically, as a Second Assistant Superintendent/Irrigation Technician for Wellshire Golf Course you will:

At times direct, train, and supervise seasonal course staff and be the go‑to full time staff for all course maintenance and communication

Assist with fertilizer and chemical applications

Perform irrigation system maintenance

Monitor and troubleshoot irrigation system issues as they arise

Read irrigation drawings and perform construction and maintenance/repair and replacement of broken parts on various equipment including pipes, sprinklers, hoses, and more

Research, introduce, and execute sustainable irrigation practices at the course

Participate in other course maintenance responsibilities including mowing, snow removal, supervision, customer communication, and coordination with the Golf Pro Shop

Operate and maintain various lightweight vehicles and equipment; utilize a computer for diagnosing system problems

Occasionally work and fill in at other Golf Courses to support general department operations

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

What You’ll Bring Wellshire Golf Course is looking for a confident, team‑oriented person to join their team. Our ideal candidate will be savvy at identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions, will be an adept problem solver, and is willing to learn new trades and skills to support operations. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working in all weather conditions, not afraid to jump in when needed, and will be comfortable interacting with a diverse team of coworkers, as well as with the public.

In addition, our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

Experience working on golf course operations

Experience maintaining and repairing irrigation equipment

Experience working with Toro Links Operating System (or similar systems)

A professional demeanor and collaborative spirit

Experience with managing others

Experience with fertilizer and chemical applications

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in maintaining and repairing commercial, agricultural, or related irrigation systems

Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements

License/Certifications: This job requires driving; requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

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