Superintendent

Native Oaks is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment, be highly focused on providing superior service and have flexible schedules with availability to work weekends and holidays, as needed

Annual compensation range: $115,000.00-$120,000.00

Key Responsibilities Of The Golf Course Superintendent

• Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the maintenance and renovations of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants
• Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment
• Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keeps record of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepares reports.
• Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with all government regulations.
• Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Manages and schedules department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, Mechanic, Irrigation Technician, Equipment Operator, Greenskeepers, and Landscapers.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Minimum Qualifications For The Golf Course Superintendent

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and 4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
• GCSAA Member preferred, but not required
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess a current Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
• Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations
• Must Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have basic computer skills, Word and Excel

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, performance bonus, health insurance, retirement plans, cell phone allowance, reimbursement of annual GSCAA dues.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs occasionally
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays