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Nibley Park Golf Course Superintendent

Salt Lake City, Nibley, UT, United States


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JR5835**Position Title:**Nibley Park Golf Course Superintendent**Job Description:**Reporting to the Golf Director, operates, maintains, and assists in the development and maintenance of a 9-hole municipal golf course. This is a professional position involving supervisory responsibilities and advanced technical knowledge in golf course design and maintenance. Incumbent exercises independent judgement and discretion in the performance of their duties.

This position requires working non-conventional hours and overtime as needed during peak golf season.**This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:*** Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)* Dental, Vision and Life Insurance* Paid vacation and personal leave* 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available* Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)* A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)* Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually* Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services**TYPICAL DUTIES:*** Plans, organizes and implements the proper maintenance of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, trees, ornamental plants and lakes.* Directs total maintenance program, assigning tasks to subordinate personnel and evaluating their performance.

Responsible for interviewing, hiring and discharging assigned employees.* Recommends and presents budgets to the Golf Program Director, and ensures that the budget is administered correctly. Recommends and participates in the selection of capital improvement projects.* Responsible for selecting and procuring equipment, supplies and materials.

Ensures that equipment is properly maintained and safely operated.* Analyzes disease, insect and other turf grass stress problems.

Selects appropriate fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers and other measures to resolve problems.* Maintains complex irrigation system for golf course.

Redesigns and modifies system as necessary.

Supervises electrical and plumbing repair of system.* Maintains records of maintenance activities.

Keeps records of personnel, equipment, supplies and schedules, indicating application of pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers and their usage.* Performs other related duties as required.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Two (2) years post high school study in Turf Management, Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Botany or related field with four (4) years experience in all phases of golf course management and turf culture, two (2)-years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Extensive practical experience in golf course maintenance may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis.* Must possess a non-commercial Pesticide Applicator's license within six months of employment.* Thorough knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in constructing, developing and maintaining a golf course.* Must establish and maintain membership in the Intermountain Golf Course Superintendents' Association upon employment.* Knowledge of the United States Golf Association Rules and Regulations.* Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Accreditation as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent by the GCSAA.* Membership in the Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America.**WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Moderately heavy physical activity.

Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights.

Difficult working positions.

Has to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease.

Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions.

Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions.* Intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.**POSITION TYPE**Full-Time**POSITION SALARY RANGE**$

71,000- $79,123 annually**DEPARTMENT**Public Lands**Full Time/Part Time:**Full time**Scheduled Hours:**40Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism.We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.### Benefits OverviewSalt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our

site.**Health & Wellness*** 95% City-paid medical insurance* Dental, vision, life insurance* HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)* Wellness clinic for employees & families* Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**Financial Perks*** Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)* Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))* Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more### Total CompensationUse our

to see the **true value** of your job offer—including salary, benefits, retirement, and more.The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact **Human Resources at 801-535-7900.** #J-18808-Ljbffr