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Posted: 03-Jul-25

Location: Port St Lucie, Florida

Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.11 - $27.72 Starting Range

Sector:

Parks

Preferred Education:

2 Year Degree

Internal Number: 2025-2927

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.   This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.     This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.   The starting salary range for this position is $24.11 - $27.72, depending on qualifications

 

Under the general direction of the Manager, Golf Course Maintenance, responsible for overseeing maintenance work of the City-owned golf course. Works a varied shift including weekends and holidays. Hours subject to change. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City   This position requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.   The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Parks and Recreation Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations. Schedules and oversees the routine maintenance operations of the golf course. Assists superintendent with the maintenance of entire playing surfaces of golf course, i.e., greens, tees, fairways, slopes, bunkers, practice greens, and driving range. Assists with the maintenance of landscape of main entrance roads, parking lots, and clubhouse. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the annual budget of the golf course. Oversee the maintenance of aquatic weed control and washout levels of lakes. Assists with the plans, designs, and installs irrigation systems, and drainage systems for golf course. Maintains records and ensures accuracy of all fertilization and pesticide application files. Assists with the maintenance of current irrigation and drainage systems. Assists with the daily maintenance of the clubhouse, restrooms, floors, trash, etc.  Other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates Degree in a horticulture related field preferred. Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in maintenance and care of a golf course with an emphasis on irrigation system repair and chemical and fertilization practices required. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of clean driving record required.  Possession of a valid State of Florida Pesticide Applicators license required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

Knowledge of Department and City’s functions as related to policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of landscape and turf maintenance, installation, and related equipment. Knowledge of job-related software as required by the Department and Microsoft Word processing software.  Skill in operation and preventative maintenance of the tools and equipment related to the position. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, officials, and the public. Ability to operate farm tractor with spreader and sprayer, self-contained spray unit, electronic master controller, and cutting tools. Ability to operate general office equipment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to complete daily worksheets and keep records. Ability to supervise crews. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute and apply rate, ratio, and percent and to draw to practical situations and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization. Ability to stay centered when challenged. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

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