Description

New golf course. The role of the Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths, rough, as well as supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the course remains free of pest infestations or disease outbreaks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages turf maintenance
• Completes frequent disease scouting
• Completes frequent irrigation monitoring
• Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with recommendations with personnel matters such as wages, reviews, warnings, and terminations
• Oversees the cleanliness of the golf course and club grounds
• Helps operate this department within all company, county, state and federal regulations and guidelines
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems
• Help schedule and supervise the daily operations of the maintenance crew
• Apply the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers
• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent however needed
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in turf management preferred
• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Must be a team player
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Knowledge of Pesticide use
• Intensive knowledge of irrigation, pest/ disease monitoring
• Ability to lead a team efficiently and effectively

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Must be able to stand, kneel, bend and stoop

Working Conditions:

• Mainly Outdoor
• Exposure to extreme heat or cold depending on season
• Exposure to the weather elements
• Exposure to dangerous pesticides