Assistant Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent

 The Village of Oak Brook

Position Description

Position Title:    Assistant Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent

Department:  Sports Core

Pay Grade:   16

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To:    Golf Course Superintendent

Supervises:  Yes

Created:   February 1, 2025

Revised:  

Purpose of Position

The Assistant Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent at the Oak Brook Golf Club is a full-time, skilled labor position. This position will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent.   Work responsibility includes a variety of responsibilities in staff management and scheduling, as well as daily maintenance, and facility set-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing, overseeing, training, and scheduling seasonal employees.
• Maintaining the irrigation system and making repairs as required.
• Overseeing daily course set-up and scheduling.
• Administering pesticide and fertilizer applications on the golf course, as well as maintaining the necessary certifications and licenses in these areas.
• Acting as a role model for the staff and always portraying a positive attitude
• Responding to and assisting with all necessary grounds facilities needs.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

Managing small projects throughout the season, as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.

Supervision Received: 

Works under the general supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent.

Supervision Exercised:

Directly oversee and plan the work of seasonal staff, assign and direct training, monitor productivity, and provide feedback on performance.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Graduation from college of university with a 2 year degree in turfgrass management; 4 year degree preferred. 

Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Illinois Pesticide Applicators License. A self-driven, highly motivated work ethic, and the ability to lead in a team environment.

Ability to work extended evening and weekend hours as required.

Bi-lingual Spanish/English highly recommended. 

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

The incumbent functions primarily in an outdoor environment. 

Ability to be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with department personnel, the general public, consultants, contractors, vendor representatives, and other village employees.

Complies with all personnel safety rules and regulations, both written and verbal, as instructed by the supervisor.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods, ability to walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel. Must have the ability to bend, pull, push, crouch, and twist.   

Ability to exert significant physical effort and engage in physical labor.  Position may require routine lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. 

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training. Must have the hand eye dexterity required to operate machinery and equipment.

Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work both indoor and outdoor including under often unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as inclement weather is routine.  The work environment may include exposure to machinery, chemicals, and uneven surfaces. Ability to work in emergency situations subject to call out on weekends and evenings.  Ability to work in inclement weather.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

The Village of Oak Brook is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.