Golf Course Superintendent Senior (Division of Parks and Recreation)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $65,049.92 annually.

This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.

Pay Grade 523

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 8, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to supervise the maintenance of grounds to include the care for greens, fairways and tees of a premier level Parks Golf Course.

This position supervises the maintenance of grounds at Kearney Hill Golf Links. Grounds maintenance activities include caring for greens, fairways, and tees plus the irrigation systems, construction activities, overseeing general landscaping and preparation for large golf events. This position ensures ability to maintain a golf course in maximum playing condition while remaining within budgetary guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in a field related to the job
• Six (6) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinates, establishing goals and daily priorities

• Manages all personnel functions by developing, maintaining, and evaluating personnel in effective, efficient and safe work procedures

• Follows up and reviews all work performed

• Provides an effective staff to achieve goals for assigned areas of responsibility

• Inspects the golf course turf health for disease and damage; applies pesticide and chemicals as necessary

• Evaluates and maintains course equipment, irrigation systems, and general landscaping

• Prepares golf course for major tournaments and outings

• Ensures proper completion of all course remodeling, layout changes, and special projects

• Performs administrative functions to include, but not limited to, budgeting, incident and safety reporting, purchasing, and inventory management

• Achieves department goals through development and management of an effective budget

• Manages equipment, materials, and resources effectively

• Works with third parties to purchase, promote, improve and create alternative uses for golf course

• Stays current on policies, procedures, safety and best management practices

• Ensures a safe environment for employees, members and guests

• Performs related work as assigned

• Maintains a professional image with customers, employees, and the community

• Through continuing education, sustains innovative operating methods in all areas of responsibility

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Kentucky Pesticide Applicators License
• Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA) membership

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

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Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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