What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Repair Leader - Golf position at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County?
Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55 ), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.
- Assists in the construction of new greens, tees, sand traps, etc.
- Edges and maintains sand traps.
- Keeps grounds clean from trash and debris.
- Operates equipment.
- Performs maintenance and repairs on golf course equipment.
- Inspects areas of the golf course for turf diseases, insect, and pest damage.
- Calibrates and operates equipment to apply fertilizer and pesticides.
- Operates and repairs irrigation system.
- Performs other routine maintenance.
- Performs routine administrative duties.
- Coordinates with Greenskeeper/M&R Supervisor on course improvements.
- Keeps records and make reports.
- Orders supplies and parts.
- Distributes work assignments.
High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of verifiable experience in golf course maintenance* which must have included the operation of specialized golf course maintenance equipment.
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver license
***Candidate must obtain TN Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Certification, Category 3 within the first six (6) months of employment and must maintain certification.***
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
- Experience operating, troubleshooting and repairing of golf course irrigation systems.
- Experience with water management on Ultra dwarf putting greens (hand watering, syringing, detecting dry areas, etc.)
- Experience setting up, adjustment, and maintenance of reel mower cutting units.
- Application and Calibration experience with equipment used for applying fertilizers and pesticides.
- A working knowledge of cultural practices on ultra dwarf Bermudagrass putting greens.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.