Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent 

Summary of your new role:  

Responsible for assisting the Superintendent in the operating functions of the Golf Course Maintenance Department. The operating functions could include: Turfgrass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, assisting with forecasting and expense management, scheduling and maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues as directed by the Superintendent. Reporting to the Superintendent.   

Day to Day: 

• Assist Golf Course Superintendent in providing agronomic direction for the healthy growth of the golf course & Clubhouse Grounds grasses, trees, wetlands, and other plant materials.  
• As directed, supervise the crew, and assist with job scheduling and responsibilities.  
• Supervise the application and recording of chemical applications on the Club's grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.  
• Attend regular meetings as directed with management and employees to review Club operations, maintenance and golf activities schedules, and safety & environmental issues. 
• Supervise the safe use and maintenance of the golf course mechanical equipment by employees.  
• Assist in implementing maintenance programs set by the Golf Course Superintendent. 
• Ensure staff is working within OSHA, Club safety, state, and federal guidelines for safe working conditions. Provide technical, operational, and safety training for employees as directed.  

All the other stuff we do: 

• Because of the fluctuating demands of the Club's operation, it may be necessary that each Employee Partner to perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your job, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed. 
• Adhere to all of the various company, club and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job. 
• Responsible for demonstrating good teamwork. 
• Professional, impeccable appearance maintained by self and all private event personnel.
• Take initiative to solve problems, utilizing all available resources including regional and corporate staff. 
• Responsible for maintaining good conduct and safe working habits while in all areas and assuring others are acting safely. 
• Attendance at daily line-up and participating as requeste

About you: 

• 1-3 years in Golf Course Maintenance 
• A 2-year degree preferably in Agronomy/Horticulture field a plus 
• Pesticide Applicators License 
• Provide input and knowledge of result expectations 
• Confidentiality of Club, company, national acts, and personnel information  
• Continued education through seminars, educational sessions and conferences  
• Must have technical and working knowledge of all equipment, products, and other resources related to Golf Course operations and to implement these resources to the level of quality as established by company standards and Club expectations 

Physical Requirements: 

Sitting, standing, walking, driving, exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs on occasion, folding/unfolding, talking, hearing, and seeing.  

Primary tools/equipment used in this position and approximate weight: 

• Hammer (3 lbs.)
• Rake (3 lbs.)
• Shovel (5 lbs.)
• Wrench (2 lbs.)
• Screwdriver
• small tools (5 - 20 lbs.),  

Attendance Requirements for this position:  

Attendance Requirements for this position as outlined on the weekly schedule.   Additional hours are required to meet deadlines of the position, including weekends and/or holidays.

Please send resumes and cover letter to [email protected]