Greenskeeper II

Job Appointment: Full-time, Regular.
Work Schedule: Friday- Tuesday, 5:00 AM 1:30 PM (6:00 AM 2:30 PM October April).

Work Location:  This position reports to Heron Lakes Golf Course at 3500 N. Victory Blvd. Portland, OR 97217.

Union Representation:  Portland City Laborers 483. To view current labor agreements, click here.
Starting Pay:  Applicants start at the entry rate.

Position Summary:

This is an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position. Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Golf Course Lead Greenskeeper. In this role, you will provide specialized care to golf course greens, grounds, and facilities while also serving as a lead to assigned workers. Your knowledge of golf course maintenance and leadership abilities will be crucial in ensuring the playability and overall maintenance of our courses.

What Youll Do:

•   Utilize specialized knowledge of golf course operations to support the supervisor in ensuring the playability of assigned courses.
• Plan , schedule, and coordinate work activities, including determining resource needs and directing the work of the crew.
• Review the work of assigned staff, provide training, and offer guidance to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform computer-related tasks such as timekeeping, record-keeping, and procurement.
• Hand water , monitor moisture levels, troubleshoot irrigation malfunctions, and manage irrigation scheduling.
• Assist  in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the irrigation system.
• Set up the golf course (change hole and tee locations).
• Manage  teams for bunker maintenance and restoration projects.
• Mow all heights of cut on the golf course and roll greens, as needed.
• Identify  turfgrass diseases.
• Apply  fertilizers, pesticides, and sand topdressing.
• Assume lead responsibilities in the absence of the superintendent.

About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugees, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&Rs ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon, is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates who can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:

1.   Experience  performing all golf course maintenance tasks that ensure daily playability (including water management, bunker maintenance, and golf course setup)
2. Experience  safely and effectively applying fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Experience  training staff, assigning work, reviewing work quality, and providing guidance to ensure maintenance standards are met.
4. Experience  troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation components.
5. Ability to work constructively within a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record 
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license within 6 months of hire . For materials and study guide, click here.

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume and  responses to supplemental questions by the closing date.
• (Optional) Submit Veterans Preference documents, if applicable. 
  If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you havent requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, well record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.
• Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response and/or cover letter.

What to Expect

1. Application Review - (Week of July 27): We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above. 
2. Notice/Feedback - (Week of August 3):  You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per City Administrative Rule 3.01.
3. Selection Process - (Late August): The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references. 
4. Conditional Job Offer - (September):  Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position. 

Learn More About:

• How to Apply Videos and Workshops
• City of Portland Core Values
• HRAR-3.01 - Recruitment Processes
• Veteran Preference Information
• Total Compensation and Benefits
• Language Pay Differential Eligibility

Were committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? We're here to help!
If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

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Bureau of Human Resources

Compensation details: 67912-77542.4 Yearly Salary

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