About the Department

Henderson Golf Course, part of Chatham County Parks and Recreation, has an opening for a Golf Course Maintenance-2nd Assistant. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you are encouraged to apply!

Position Duties

Perform skilled maintenance tasks in the care of landscaped areas and supervise a crew of unskilled or semi-skilled workers.
Develop and maintain a year-round grounds and landscaping program based on accepted standards.
Cultivate, water, and trim hedges, lawns, trees, and shrubs in planted areas in and out of buildings.
Maintain underground sprinkler systems, lay sod, and mow lawns by hand or with power-driven equipment.
Maintain a chemical herbicide program to control garden pests and undesirable vegetation.
Serve as the lead worker and will be responsible for training and scheduling assigned employees.
May operate medium-weight equipment such as a small backhoe, hole augers, or other grounds maintenance equipment.
Work as part of the Critical Work Force Category 2, must be able to be on call on a 24-hour rotating basis, and must be able to work nights and weekends in emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, and
At least three (3) years of experience in grounds or golf course maintenance, or
Possession of a Turf Maintenance Certificate from a technical institution; or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must possess a Commercial Turf and Ornamental Herbicide and Pesticide Applicators License with the State of Georgia in Category 24 Ornamental and Turf.
Must provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during regular working hours.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of the Master Gardener program.
Supervisory or lead experience.

Benefits

CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS
Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire.

Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule.

HEALTH – Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children.

VISION – The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

DENTAL – Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER – Employees and their spouses on the County’s health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost.

RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period.

LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction. The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum.

WELLNESS PROGRAM – Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS – Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products.

HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF – Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Annual merit increases, Cost of Living Adjustments, Longevity pay, Access to on-demand training, Career advancement opportunities, and Service awards.

Supplemental Questions

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions. Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I agree.
No, I do not agree.

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in grounds or golf course maintenance documented on your application?

Do you understand that you must possess a Turf Maintenance Certificate?

Do you understand that you must possess a Commercial Turf and Ornamental Herbicide and Pesticide Applicators License with the State of Georgia in Category 24 Ornamental and Turf?

Do you understand that you must provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during regular working hours?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Chatham County Government
Address: 123 Abercorn St

Savannah, Georgia, 31401
Phone: 912-652-7964
Website: https://chathamcountyga.gov