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Position Summary Salary and Benefits Golf Course Superintendent Salary: $91,822 Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $137,732/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025. Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St.

George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee on the first day of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcityutah.gov

Position Summary Under supervision of the Director of Golf Operations, directs operation, maintenance, and upkeep of golf course owned by City of St. George. This is a managerial position involving supervisory responsibilities; advanced technical knowledge in golf course design, construction, and maintenance; and budget management experience.

Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Directs and manages operations of designated City golf course, assigns priority of major projects, estimates time and materials required, and coordinates with other City departments or outside agencies as needed. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff

Recruits and hires full time, part-time and seasonal staff. Responsible for planning and implementing programs to ensure proper care of golf course, i.e., manicuring, fertilizing, watering, seeding, sodding, etc. Set up, use, and adjust computerized irrigation system

Participates in budget preparation and ensures correct administration of budget for course; reviews specifications for equipment, supplies, and materials used; and authorizes purchases as required. Ensures that equipment, supplies, and materials are properly maintained and safely operated. Develops and carries out long range golf course improvement programs that will provide time related objectives for major course improvements, in conjunction with City Operations Director and Director of Golf Operations.

Responsible for update reports, oral and in writing, regarding golf course progress and problems. Attends meetings and/or hearings as required. Analyzes turf grass disease, insect, and other turf grass stress problems.

Selects appropriate fungicides, pesticides, or alternative measures to resolve problems. Applies appropriate remedial measures in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for occupational safety and health training of supervised employees.

Performs other related duties as required. Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working ConditionsModerate physical activity. Intermittent standing and uncomfortable working conditions due to dirty equipment, climatic conditions, noise, heat, dust, and dampness.

Intermittent exposure to stress as the result of human behavior. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College Degree in Turf Grass Management Preferred.

Two (2) years of post high school training in subject related to golf course maintenance such as plant sciences, agronomy, horticulture, botany, or related field. Experience may be substituted for training on a year-for-year basis.Experience: 9 or 18 hole course: Minimum of five (5) years full time progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance, of which three (3) years must have been in lead person capacity. Experience must include lead maintenance responsibilities in a climate that requires annual over-seeding

27 hole course: All requirements of 18 hole superintendent, plus minimum of two (2) years full time paid experience as 18 hole superintendent. Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Possess a valid Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. A valid Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment. Member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) within 6 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Methods, equipment, and materials used in developing and maintaining a golf course. Working knowledge of budget preparation and related accounting procedures. Knowledge and understanding of soils, irrigation systems, plant pathology, plant fertility, and drainage systems (knowledge and understanding.

Advanced knowledge of the fall and spring Over-seeding process. Rules and etiquette of the game of golf. Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, employees, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.