About the Role
Golf Course Superintendent job at TurfNet. Columbia, SC.
The Superintendent will be responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the golf facility at a given community. The scope of these responsibilities will include but not be limited to: staff management, working within a budget, equipment maintenance, and turf and irrigation systems. The Superintendent will provide a world-class golf course for the members and prospective property owners working with the Club General Manager and Head Golf Professional in each development that is in keeping with the highest standards of excellence established by The Cliffs Communities.
Responsibilities
Interact with Members and guests, responding to complaints/concerns, answering questions, and attending golf advisor committee meetings.
Select and hire golf maintenance staff to meet the current needs of the department.
Supervise staff in determining the need for irrigation, seeding and fertilization rates, sod cutting, cutting turf grass on fairways, tees, greens, and roughs, raking sand traps.
Ensure staff provides for the proper care and cultivation of shrubs, trees, and flowers, pruning, trimming, and spraying. Supervise application of pesticides, fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides to treat the course.
Inspection of turf grass for disease, pest and/or mechanical damage daily.
Oversee repairs of broken lines or valves for water systems and may perform necessary repairs in times of emergency. Also assist in the planning and development of new irrigation systems, including redesigns and modifications of existing irrigation systems.
Ensure all golf maintenance staff members are trained in the proper operation, care, and maintenance of equipment. Supervise maintenance and repair on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Address staff issues in a proper manner.
May, on occasion, perform necessary general grounds maintenance work when understaffed.
Maintain detailed records of personnel, equipment used, supplies, and schedules indicating application of fertilizers, sprays, etc., and their use for each season.
Keep daily records of course activities such as fertilizing, cutting cups, spraying, etc. and assist in preparing reports reflecting total hours of personnel and equipment used.
Prepare annual budget reflecting necessary and requested expenditures.
Process all invoices to be paid in a timely manner.
Identify problems and make recommendations for course maintenance to management.
Qualifications
Class “A” Certification preferred.
Must achieve Certified Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hire.
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