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Description Do you like spending time outdoors? Do you enjoy opportunities to use and grow your skills? Do you want to work every day at one of the most picturesque 18-hole championship golf courses in Wisconsin? If you said "yes" enthusiastically, then APPLY RIGHT NOW! Best part? The office views are beautiful and there's plenty of fresh air at the golf course! Waukesha County's Department of Parks and Land Use is looking for the ideal candidate to lead our maintenance team at beautiful and challenging Naga-Waukee Golf Course as the Golf Course Superintendent . The Golf Course Superintendent provides high level direction for the development and maintenance of the entire 200-acre golf course property, and this position is tasked with preserving the memorable aesthetic at one of the busiest 18-hole golf courses in Wisconsin. This isn't just a job (well, it is), but it is also an opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers outstanding experiences to our customers, protects our natural resources, and thrives on unique challenges daily. The Waukesha County Park System offers an energetic culture that invites collaboration and provides encouragement to learn and succeed. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating special places that people will enjoy and remember! The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with strong interpersonal skills, who is able to work independently, and also as part of a team. Waukesha County offers a competitive salary* coupled with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards. Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic. *2025 rates pending (3% increase over 2024) ======================== Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s), a criminal background and driver's license check, and a Physical Exam consisting of a hearing test, physical, musculoskeletal evaluation, rapid drug test, vision test, and TB Assessment. Example of Duties Under general supervision to direct and perform work in the development and maintenance of a golf course, and to perform other duties as required. Plans, organizes, directs, and performs maintenance work at an assigned golf course. Prepares detailed work programs and assigns personnel and equipment to work projects. Checks work in progress and completed work. Directs golf course maintenance personnel in the operation of all golf course equipment Orients, trains and instructs employees in proper golf course maintenance activities and safety practices and procedures. Instructs employees in the safe handling and application of chemicals and monitors for proper usage. Instructs employees in and assures preventive maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds. Diagnoses and prescribes proper treatment for turf, tree, and shrub diseases. Inspects the facilities and projects to determine if golf course maintenance work is being done properly. Maintains an inventory and requisitions materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the staff and the public. Provides information to the general public. Keeps records and makes reports. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Essential Knowledge and Abilities Considerable knowledge of current methods of development, management and care of golf courses and related areas. Considerable knowledge of the practices, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in golf course maintenance work. Considerable knowledge of the operation and care of maintenance equipment and tools. Working knowledge of fertilizers and turf, tree, and shrub diseases. Ability to maintain and develop golf course properties and their facilities. Ability to plan, organize, direct and perform golf course maintenance work. Ability to train employees in duties, in chemical handling and in safety practices and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public. Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles. Ability to keep records and make reports. You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements: High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years work experience in the maintenance of a golf course or directly related work. Recognized post high school training with specialization in park or golf course management, landscape architecture or a directly related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required experience. Preference given to those who are a certified golf course superintendent with certification through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Supplemental Information About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?". Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Waukesha County Human Resources

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