Gardener Leader

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Eisenhower Golf Course, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits.

Duties

Using knowledge of ideal course playing conditions prepares the courses for daily play by changing cups, tee markers, etc. Inspects greens, tees, fairways, roughs, trees, and shrubs for appearance and condition. Determines corrective action and applies chemicals for any disease, weed and insect development after consultation with supervisor. Determines the need and method to be used in watering, fertilizing, applying chemicals, seeding, sodding and mowing grass. Determines soil pH necessary for good plant growth and applies gypsum, lime or sulfur to change pH levels. Applies fertilizers, calibrates spreaders to ensure even distribution of materials, preventing burns, skips or overlaps. Operates farm tractors with attachments, mowers and other equipment used in golf course maintenance. Leads small groups of employees on duties for course maintenance. Provides leadership and instruction and helps to set the work pace and checks the quality of work to ensure it meets with established objectives. May instruct employees and assist in the training of employees on equipment operations. As directed, assumes supervisory duties in the absence of the course supervisor. Trims trees and shrubs, removing branches and limbs on the basis of type of tree and shrub and the purpose used in the landscaping. Directs the planting of trees and shrubs to include fertilization, staking, guying and irrigation to foster tree growth. Treats cuts and wounds with antiseptic paint to promote healing. Uses electric pruners, hand and powered saws, lopping shears, axes, pruning knives, shovels and similar hand tools. Operates computerized irrigation system. Checks system for operation and performance, adjusts runtime to eliminate wet/dry areas. Applies supplement water through system or by hand watering to meet turf needs. Performs maintenance on sprinkler heads to include cleaning or replacing broken parts to ensure proper operation. Installs, repairs, maintains swing joint risers and distribution lines varying in size from ¾" to 12" in diameter, made of PVC or poly material. Assists mechanics in basic equipment maintenance, primarily during winter months. Sharpens reels and blades with automated spin grinders, performs disassembly and assembly of reels and mounting on mowers. Periodically assists with oil changes, hydraulic system, brakes, fuel filters, and other basic equipment services. Works under the administrative and technical supervision of the Course Supervisor. Exercises own initiative in the performance of duties. Supervisor is available for general directions and advice on new or unusual problems. Work is checked to see it meets accepted standards. Guidelines include manufacturers specifications, service manuals, schematic diagrams, turf grass books and publications on locally established policies and procedures. Works in all types of weather. Exposed to dirt, dust, mud, chemicals, grease, oil, water, cuts, bruises, burns, falls, infections, electrical shock and injury from powered equipment and hand tools. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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