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Golf Course Superintendent
Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course
Chelan, WA

Territory Sales Manager
RMT Equipment
Spokane, WA

Spray Technician
Little Creek Casino Resort
Shelton, WA

Equipment Manager/Mechanic
The Golf Club at Newcastle
Newcastle, WA

Greenskeeper
Little Creek Casino
Shelton, WA

Irrigation Technician
Washington National Golf Club
Auburn, WA

Second Assistant Superintendent
Bear Creek Country Club
Woodinville, WA

Spray/Irrigation Technician
Aldarra Golf Club
Sammamish, WA

Director of Operations
Senior Living Community
Greater Olympia Area

Résumé Postings

Daniel P. Lee
Second Assistant

Patrick Jones
University of Tennessee

 

 

   
Position Golf Course Superintendent
Location Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course
Chelan, WA
Description This position is responsible for all golf course planning, operations and maintenance of the Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course.
Education Requirements Minimum of a two (2) year degree or certificate in turf management, agronomy or horticulture.
Experience Requirement At least 3-5 years as a golf superintendent or first assistant
Salary Range $4,392 – $5,290 plus excellent benefits package.
Application Deadline May 17 at 5 p.m.

Résumés to

For a complete job description and application packet, please visit our website at cityofchelan.com, or contact City of Chelan at 509.682.8019.

Posted 4.26.13
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Position Territory Sales Manager
Location RMT Equipment
Spokane, WA
Responsibilities Responsibilities: Manage existing accounts in both the Golf and Municipal markets.  Seek new opportunities to expand market share.  Provide superior customer service through the sales cycle, with an emphasis on support after the sale.  Assist the customer in finding solutions to their problems.  Educate our customers on the features and benefits of the lines that we represent.  Compare and contrast against competitive lines where appropriate.  Demonstrate equipment to qualified customers.  Complete sales reports and attend sales meetings on a weekly basis.  Act fiscally responsible with company resources. 

Requirements

  • Basic Computer Skills – Word/Excel
  • Self-Motivated and Goal Oriented
  • Basic knowledge of various types of turf equipment and the appropriate applications
  • Proven track record of working effectively and efficiently unsupervised
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Dress and act in a professional manner
  • Team Player
  • Some overnight travel
  • Clean Driving Record
Compensation DOE

Preferred

  • Sales experience preferred
  • Basic understanding of leasing/financing
  • Basic knowledge of various types of turf equipment and the appropriate applications
Available Immediately
Contact

Lud Kaftan
935 N.W. Corporate Dr.
Troutdale, OR 97060

Posted 4.26.13
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Position Spray Technician/0368
Location Little Creek Casino Resort

Summary

The Spray Technician is responsible for all chemical applications to the Golf property

(under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent) that includes but not limited to; the Golf Course, Club House grounds, landscaping and related areas. Additionally, the Sprat Technician’s responsibilities include all general work activities associated to a Greenskeeper III, assisting with Golf Course projects and serving as a lead when working with Greenskeepers

Duties & Responsibilities

Product:

  • Deliver a business which is driven by quality, value and excellence as measured by consistent survey scores of 4.0 and higher.
  • Working knowledge of chemical application equipment.
  • Records all chemical applications in the Chemical Log Book.
  • Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with County, State and Federal regulations and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or Team Members.

Knowledge and proficient in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of:

  • Mechanical pressurized spray equipment
  • Hand operated spray equipment
  • Hand operated rotary and drop spreaders
  • Utility tractors

Assist in maintaining a daily record log for:

  • Fertilizer and pesticide applications and rates of.
  • Daily implementation and adherence to Golf Course universal standards.
  • Capable and proficient in Greenskeeper III duties.
  • Ensure proper storage, use and labeling of all chemicals.

People:

  • Develop a culture based on mutual respect, clear expectations with the ability to grow and develop as measured by turnover rates.
  • Insures safe work environment to include compliance with OSHA / WISHA guidelines and standard operating procedure and proper operating usage of equipment as defined in related owner's manual specifications.
  • Maintain effective communication with guests and fellow Team Members.
  • Does their part to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and your co-workers by following the safety rules.

Profit:

  • Proactive management of company assets, driving continual profit contributions to the bottom line as measured by monthly financial statements.
  • Work with the Golf Course Superintendent implementing new methods and procedures designed to minimize operational costs and maximize resources and results.
  • Complete required job duties in the most efficient, productive manner assisting in a well groomed Golf Course.

Personal Attributes

  • Positive and proactive supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills.
  • Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to communicate on various levels to include Team Members, guests, vendors and contractors, at all times showing tact and diplomacy as a senior representative of the Golf Course.
  • Committed to learning, personal growth, continual process improvement and team development.
  • Basic knowledge of ordering / purchasing, inventory control, budget management and P&L accountability.
  • Ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the key objectives of the property, department and position.
  • Be able to work weekends and holidays, mornings and evenings as business demands.
Supervisory Responsibilities Serves as Lead when working with Greenskeepers.
Qualifications 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/Experience

  • One year experience on a Golf Course required. 
  • Restricted Pesticide License required within 6 months.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents

Mathematical Skills

  • Ability to compute rates, rations, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volumes of cones, cylinders, etc. 
  • Ability to calibrate sprayers, spreaders, scientific instruments, etc.                
Reasoning Ability Ability to follow company policy / procedures, complying with all administrative responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Class II Gaming License issued by the Squaxin Island Gaming Commission
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must:

  • Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis
  • Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.
  • Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

Posted 4.9.13
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Position Equipment Mangager/Mechanic
Location The Golf Club at Newcastle
Newcastle, WA
Duties Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of entire golf course maintenance fleet. Candidate will not be responsible for cart fleet. Must be computer literate and keep good records of maintenance and repairs on all equipment. Familiarity with the Toro MyTurf program is a plus. Must be capable of welding and fabricating. Will be responsible for budgeting, inventorying and ordering of supplies and parts and monitoring fuel usage.
Skills Must be computer literate. Must keep an immaculate shop. Cleanliness is extremely high on the importance list. Candidate should be an expert at trouble shooting; electrical, and hydraulic, automotive, 2-stroke, 4 stroke, and diesel and gas engines. Candidate should be capable of reading electrical and hydraulic schematics. Must be very adept at grinding and daily setup of reels to provide exceptional mowing performance.
Experience Ideal candidate should have at least 3 years in the turfgrass industry. Extra consideration will be made to those who have attended the Toro training classes, grinding schools, welding certification, etc. Please list any of these accomplishments in your resume.
Education At a minimum, must have a high school GED or diploma.
Other Newcastle is a 36 hole Bob Cupp/Fred Couples designed facility that was built between 1998 and 2002. It is an extremely intense and busy course. Ideal candidate must be able to arrive before the crew and work some long days. They must posses their own tools. We are primarily a Toro fleet but we do have a few non Toro pieces as well. Good communication skills with the crew and supervisors are a must. The ability to work as a team is extremely important. The new turf manager will be following a very good manager who has left the shop, records, and fleet in great condition.

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Golf Privileges at all 9 Oki Golf properties
  • Uniforms
  • Meal Discounts.
Application Closees April 17th, 2013

Résumés to

Scott Phelps, CGCS
The Golf Club at Newcastle
15500 Six Penny Ln.
Newcastle, WA  98059

scottp@newcastlegolf.com

Posted 4.9.13
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Position Greenskeeper II/0383
Location Little Creek Casino
Shelton, WA
Summary The Greenskeeper (under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or foreman) performs routine manual labor involved in and/or related to Golf Course maintenance (performs semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work.)  Ability to operate small hand powered equipment and occasionally performs work involving larger equipment / machines (Tractors, Fairway Units, Triplex Mowers, Walking Mowers, etc.)   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to operate the following equipment in a safe and proper manner:

  • Buffalo Blowers
  • Triplex Mower
  • Walking Mowers
  • Rough Mowers
  • Surrounds Mower
  • Stepcut Mowers

Working knowledge of, and ability to safely and properly operate:

  • Hand and Power tools
  • Light motorized equipment
  • Trucks

Proficiency with the following job responsibilities

Ability to safely and properly operate the following types of equipment:

  • String Trimmers
  • Edger’s
  • Backpack Blowers

Maintains Ball Washers and related supplies.

Maintains fuel and fluid levels of equipment required to perform job duties.

Returns all equipment to the designated location in the maintenance facility.
Assists in project work to include, but not limited to:

  • construction of greens, tees and fairways
  • prepares soil base
  • lays sod
  • seed tees, greens and fairways

Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor

Ability to safely and properly operate trucks and light motorized equipment.

Maintains bunkers

People

Develop a culture based on mutual respect, clear expectations with the ability to grow and develop as measured by turnover rates.

  • Maintain effective communication with the guests and fellow team members.
  • Do their part to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and team members by following safety rules.

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable and responsible
  • Ability to follow directions both verbal and written.
  • Has a sense of ownership in quality and performance.
  • Ability to maintain focus on job at hand.
  • Be able to work weekends and holidays, mornings and evenings as business demands.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Washington State Driver's License
  • Experience in turf maintenance or related field preferred.
  • Ability to follow company policy / procedures and guidelines
Language Skills Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.  Ability to communicate to Team Members and guests
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Requires a Class II Gaming License issued by the Squaxin Island Commission and a valid Washington State Driver's License
Education and Experience High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); experience in turf maintenance preferred, or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member must:

  • Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.
  • Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.  Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
Salary Starting at $12
Reports to Golf Course Superintendent
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Position Irrigation Technician
Job Description Responsibilities include all aspects of grounds maintenance including course setup, mowing, irrigating, hand watering, irrigation repair and maintenance on the golf course. Ideal candidate must be timely, dependable, efficient, have a strong attention to detail and hard-working with a positive attitude. 3 years of golf course maintenance experience with a thorough understanding of routine grounds maintenance practices is required.
Golf Course Description Designed by award-winning architect John Fought, Washington National Golf Club ​is the proud home to the University of Washington's Men's and Women's golf teams. The course was built in 2000 and quickly became known for its impressive layout and immaculate course conditions. The course features Bentgrass fairways, Poa/Bentgrass greens, rugged transitional areas, and white-sand bunkers. With tee options ranging from 5,100 to 7,300 yards, Washington National is a demanding test for players of all abilities.

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Golf Privileges at all 9 Oki Golf properties
  • Uniforms
  • Meal Discounts.

Résumés to

Trevor Broersma, CGCS
Washington National Golf Club
14330 SE Husky Way
Auburn, WA 98092
trevorb@washingtonnationalgolfclub.com

Posted 3.7.13
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Position Second Assistant Superintendent
Location Bear Creek Country Club
Woodinville, WA

Responsibilities

To assist the Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent in the operation and maintenance of the golf course and overseeing maintenance.

Specific Responsbilities:

  • Assist Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent in the construction and maintenance of the golf course grounds.
  • Keep maintenance records and reports as assigned.
  • Assist with co-worker relations, evaluations, job assignments and supervision.
  • Supervise and perform irrigation scheduling, maintenance and repair.
  • Assist superintendents in safety program and training of all co-workers.
  • Assist superintendents in maintaining security of golf course property and buildings.
  • Diagnose and solve technical golf course maintenance problems in cooperation with the superintendent.
  • Maintain golf course character and marking in conformance with the rules of golf.
  • Perform related responsibilities and special projects as directed by superintendents.
  • Perform fertilizer and pesticide applications and calibrations to equipment

Education/Experience/Skills

  • 2 or 4 year Certificate/Degree in turf management or related field.
  • Knowledge and experience in all phases of turf grass management – disease, diagnosis, fertilization, etc.
  • Knowledge and experience in all phases of irrigation – controllers, repair, wiring, pipe sizing, etc.
  • Must hold and maintain pesticide applications license. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, members, and management.
  • Must have complete knowledge of rules of golf.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Member of local Golf Course Superintendent Associations preferred.
Salary $12 – $15 hourly

Benefits

  • Paid Annual Vacation Leave
  • Meals
  • Golfing Privileges
  • 401(k)
  • Health and Dental Insurance

Résumés to

Chad Wortinger
13737 202nd ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98077

super@bearcreekcc.com

Posted 2.28.13
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Position Spray/Irrigation Technician
Location Aldarra Golf Club
Sammamish, WA
Description This positions cross trains an individual to be part of two pivotal positions at Aldarra. This person will make the majority of fertilizer and pesticide applications on the golf course. This is a key component in providing a quality playing conditions at Aldarra. The other is irrigation. The combing of these two key positions allows a person to see and be directly involved in implementing these two practices on a quality golf course.
Requirements 2 or 4 year degree preferred. Dedicated with a love for golf and the outdoors.

The Golf Course

Aldarra is a Tom Fazio design open for Play in 2001. It is a Members golf course with a strong emphasis on golf and playing conditions.

Compensation $15/hour health and dental insurance, sick and vacation benefits. Some golf privileges.

General

Aldarra is looking for a career-minded individual with a love for the game of golf and for the profession of turf management. This individual must want to be part of a team that strives to be the best.

Résumés to

Aldarra@centurytel.net  By March 15th 2013

Posted 2.28.13
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