THE CITY OF UTICA 

announces that a vacancy exists in the City of Utica for 

GREENSKEEPER 

Salary: $50,248 - $56,283 

Classification: CSEA, Competitive Position  

Membership in the NYS Retirement System is Mandatory  

Eligible for Health Insurance and Dental Insurance  

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 

Under direction of Golf Superintendent, supervises and works with a group of subordinates engaged in the efficient  maintenance of golf course, surrounding grounds and equipment related to the maintenance of such areas. Does related  work as required. 

TYPICAL WORK ACITIVIES: 

Personally performs trains, and supervises subordinates in tasks related to the maintenance of golf course grounds and  surrounding areas including but not limited to mowing of greens, tees, fairways and roughs; 

Course setup including changing hole locations and tee setup; 

Maintenance of sand bunkers including raking, weeding, edging, adding sand; 

Assisting in the application of fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with local, state and federal laws in a turf and  ornamental setting and the use of Integrated Pest Management to diagnose and remedy pest problems; Tree work including trimming branches and removing entire trees; 

Irrigation systems operation, startup, repairs, upgrades, and winterization; 

Other related projects including but not limited to surface and subsurface drainage work, bunker renovation and tee  renovation; 

Assists and directs subordinates in care of ornamental plants on course property; 

Assists in the maintenance of all equipment related to the maintenance of golf course equipment, tractors, pumps and  trucks; 

Trains and assigns work to subordinate employees;  

Inspects and remedies the work completed by subordinate employees; 

Keeps employee records, pesticide records and any other records in accordance to local, state and federal regulations; Ensures a work environment that is in accordance to all local, state, and federal regulations; 

Does related work as required. 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge in methods, materials and equipment used in turf management related to golf courses including but  not limited to pest identification and control, irrigation operation and repair, and equipment operation and repair; Must  have the ability to work and supervise others, be willing to work in all weather conditions, be dependable and have tact  and courtesy towards others.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A. Graduated from a regionally accredited or New York State Registered College with a Bachelor’s Degree AND  have three (3) years of supervisory experience in a related Turfgrass field; OR 

B. Graduated from a regionally accredited or New York State Registered College with an Associate’s Degree AND  five (5) years of supervisory experience in a related Turfgrass field.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License at the time of appointment. 

Must obtain a valid New York State Pesticide Applicators License Category 3a within one (1) year of appointment date.  

Applications: 

Applications should be submitted to Civil Service, Utica City Hall, 1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, New York 13502.  

Civil Service Application.pdf

For more information about this position, please call the City of Utica, Department of Golf, Tim Christian (315)  749-8226 

This posting is for filling a position on a provisional basis, a Civil Service Exam will be scheduled in accordance  with NYS Civil Service Law.  

Applicants must be residents of the City of Utica.  

THE CITY OF UTICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER It is the policy of the City of Utica to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and  other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin,  gender, sexual orientation, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, political affiliation or belief. 

(Issued: 11/26/24)