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City of Coral Gables, FL Golf Course and Parks Superintendent in Coral Gables, Florida
Golf Course and Parks Superintendent
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Golf Course and Parks Superintendent
Salary
$88,511.01 - $137,192.09 Annually
Location
City of Coral Gables, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
378
Department
Community Recreation Department
Opening Date
10/15/2024
Description
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Summary
This position performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical tasks in the maintenance and operation of golf courses, grounds, parks, open spaces, and recreation structures. Supervises support staff which may include: maintenance staff, contractors, community service workers, and temporary employees as required. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Provides advice to supervisors; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Develops and maintains a park and open space maintenance management system. Develops park maintenance and operating procedures and methods within limits of departmental policies and procedures. Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites. Enforces policies, regulations, and safety and health standards.
Inspects park and open space services provided by contractors or vendors for compliance with performance standards.
Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies. Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services.
Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records, as assigned. Responds to public inquiries; provides information within scope of knowledge and position.
Oversees and assists in the mowing and maintenance of golf courses, as well as park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; oversees and assists in the operation and maintenance of sprinkler systems and the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Develops and maintains a golf course maintenance management system. Develops golf course maintenance and operating procedures and methods within limits of departmental policies and procedures. Inspects golf course maintenance and business operations provided by contractors or vendors for compliance with performance standards.
Oversees the planting, seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City's golf courses, parks, and open spaces. Detects and determines remedies for plant diseases and insect infections.
Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other equipment as needed.
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use. Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
Promotes interest, provides information, and addresses concerns regarding recreation programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other City departments, and the general public.
Performs some or all of the duties of a Parks Crew Leader as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture Landscape Design, Turf Science/Management, or related field.
Preferred certification as a Golf Course Superintendent by the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America, or a Class A Superintendent, as defined by the South Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association or ability to attain certification within the first year of employment.
Certification as a Playground Safety Inspector desirable or be able to pass certification requirements within first year of employment.
Must have Florida Pesticide License or ability to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment.
Significant experience managing golf course and/or park facility maintenance operations.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Additional Information
The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
HOLIDAYS: 15 days including 3 floating days.
SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.
LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.
POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2,000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.
CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.
RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:
Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.
Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees
Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.
Golf at Biltmore & Granada:
Monday through Friday – no charge
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
- Before Noon – Twilight fees apply - After Noon – No charge (cart fees apply at all times)
PENSION:
City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.
OR
Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.
Note: Benefits subject to change.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture Landscape Design, Turf Science/Management, or related field?
Yes
No
02
Do you have the certification as a Golf Course Superintendent by the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America, OR a Class A Superintendent, as defined by the South Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association?
Yes
No
03
Do you have the certification as a Playground Safety Inspector, or the ability to pass certification requirements within first year of employment?
Yes
No
04
Do you have the Florida Pesticide License or the ability to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment?
Yes
No
05
Do you have significant experience managing golf course and/or park facility maintenance operations? Please explain.
Required Question
Agency
The City of Coral Gables
Address
214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Phone
305-460-5523
Website
http://www.coralgables.com