GOLF/ICE MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Services/Parks Recreation and Open Space
SUPERVISOR: Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent/Recreation Program Manager

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Golf Course/Ice Maintenance Superintendent or Recreation Program Manager, assists in the planning, scheduling, and direction of golf course turf, maintenance, irrigation, and vehicle and equipment maintenance. Participates in the seasonal operations of the ice rink. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or two-year certificate from an accredited turf management program, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• One year of experience in turf maintenance and/or irrigation.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain within first sixty days of employment and must maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain within thirty days of employment and must maintain Community First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain within first thirty days of employment and must maintain valid 3A and 3B State of New Mexico Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fungicides Licenses.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment physical exam prior to commencing work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• New Mexico JS6 Journeyman Irrigation License or approved equivalent.
• Experience with pre-season ice rink preparations and driving an ice-resurfacing machine.