Golf Maintenance Foreman

Job Description The foreman at the Highland Course at Primland works under the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendents in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities include delegating work assignments, overseeing job performance, inspecting course conditions, and leading a team on various projects. Functions Oversees completion of work assignments by crew members and assists with field decisions regarding job procedures, work standards and machinery use. Enforces safe working conditions with all job assignments and is responsible for instruction staff on proper equipment use and work methods. Manages the maintenance program and improvement projects. Reports golf course conditions and all disciplinary problems to the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendents. Opens the maintenance shop and runs operations in the absence of the golf course superintendent and assistant golf course superintendents. Willing to assist other departments at Primland. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds construction, landscaped area maintenance work and building maintenance and improvement. Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment. Knowledge of agronomy, turfgrass science and the rules of golf. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems. Proven leadership capabilities. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Physical Demands and Work Environment Ability to perform most jobs associated with golf maintenance. Some heavy lifting may be required. Some walking may be required with specific jobs. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Due to some of the equipment used the noise level may be high at times. Safety equipment will be provided by company: safet