After completion of the first year of employment, an employee becomes eligible to receive Longevity. Longevity is $0.15 per hour every year, with $0.25 per hour every five years.
Required Education:
H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
We are accepting applications for:Golf Course Superintendent Date Posted: December 16, 2024 Closing Date: Open until filled. First review of applications is 01/06/2025.
About the Position and Department: The Lakeview Golf Course is a public 9-hole golf course located in Baker, MT offering a wonderful recreational opportunity for our community. This is a full-time, permanent, forty (40) hours a week position under the direct supervision of the Fallon County Commission.
Position Overview:This position directs and participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the course and grounds at the Lakeview Golf Course. This includes management of the turf/grass program, irrigation system, water usage, and pesticide applications. Maintains variety of equipment including but not limited to mowers, weedeaters, blowers, and utility carts. This hands-on position performs extensive manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Supervises and directs the work of a seasonal crew.
How to Apply:Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at www.falloncountymt.gov. You may submit your application online on our website; or via mail to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313; or email to straubj@falloncountymt.gov; or stop by the Human Resources office in the Courthouse. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub, HR Manager 406-778-8164.
Required Education and Experience: Employment with Fallon County requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. The knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this work are typically acquired through a two (2) year degree or certificate in Turf Management or related field (such as agronomy, horticulture, plant science or soil science) and at least five (5) years’ experience in golf course maintenance. Must understand the game of golf. Must have at least one (1) year experience in herbicide and pesticide application. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:Must possess or obtain a Montana driver license within thirty (30) days of employment. This position will have unsupervised contact with juveniles and is subject to pre-employment criminal background check. Operates a variety of County owned vehicle/equipment and is subject to a pre-employment motor vehicle driving history review and then annual reviews per policy.
Fallon County, located in rural southeast Montana, is the local government providing stellar service to our residents. Our local economy is predominately agriculture and oil & natural gas. Our county seat is Baker with a population slightly over 1800. Baker Lake is located right in our city, and offers boating, fishing, and other types of water recreation.
Life in Fallon County and Baker is ripe with opportunity and a myriad of outdoor recreational options, including our 9-hole golf course, hunting, fishing, and boating. We have several wonderful parks including a water park and skate park, an indoor Olympic size swimming pool, tennis courts, indoor & outdoor shooting range, local shopping, and an incredible school system.
Come live and work with us! The big sky way of life is waiting for you!
