golf course superintendent

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Odours
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Golf course
• Equipment operation

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Manage landscaping projects
• Prepare conceptual designs
• Prepare proposals
• Estimate costs
• Write specifications
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Assess the health of lawns
• Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal
• Exercise to maintain physical ability and physical fitness

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chemical application certificate or licence

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Landscaping experience

• Park and recreation sites
• Restoration and preservation projects
• Sports field

Equipment and machinery experience

• Power mowers

Area of work experience

• Snow removal

Civil engineering experience

• Drainage and irrigation system

Construction specialization

• Automated irrigation system
• Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
• Irrigation and drainage

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction
• Plant knowledge and identification

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Mask
• Safety vest
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers