Golf course superintendent

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Golf course. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Manage landscaping projects. Estimate costs. Survey and assess designated sites. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products. Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. Assess the health of lawns. Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes. Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes. Plant and move trees. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Access. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Project. MS Word. Landscaping experience: Park and recreation sites. Construction specialization: Automated irrigation system. Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls. Irrigation and drainage. Area of specialization: Landscape construction. Plant knowledge and identification. Horticulture. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: On-site recreation and activities. Parking available.