Position Summary
As a key member of the property’s golf course maintenance team, the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including but not limited to the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance complex. Landscape Foreman’s are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications, Experience And Skill Requirements
Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Must be highly organized, efficient and detail oriented Must possess basic computer skills – Word and Excel Must have supervisory experience Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business Must have a basic knowledge of budgeting and expense management GCSAA Member or apprentice preferred, but not required A four-year college degree preferred, but not required 1-3 years turfgrass management experience preferred Posses or be able to obtain a State Pesticide Applicators License with in 6 months of employmentPosition Responsibilities
Assist management with supervising the foreman, irrigation technician and other employees in the maintenance department. Assist management with daily work procedures, prepares weekly work schedules, and expedites workflow for the foreman, irrigation staff and other employees in the maintenance department. Assist with issuing written and oral instructions to maintenance personnel; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures. Provide essential input to the Superintendent to assist in planning and managing the annual budget and the maintenance recordkeeping. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Works closely with Superintendent in preparing short-term and long-term agronomic strategies for maintenance of the golf course daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly fertilization, irrigation schedules. Assist staff when needed with routine tasks (mowing, calibrating and operating pesticide sprayer, routine repairs) Monitors inventory of all maintenance equipment and the use of the equipment. Assists with proper application and documentation of all chemicals and fertilizers as outlined in agronomic plan and weekly schedule. Assists with inventory of all chemicals, fertilizers, shop supplies and course supplies and communicate future needs to Superintendent as appropriate Assists management with developing, performing, and documenting safety meetings for the maintenance department Assists with monitoring and recording fuel and irrigation usage logs and report appropriately Perform related duties as assigned.
Compensation: $70,000 per year