Assistant Superintendent - Golf Maintenance

ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in all aspects of course maintenance operations. Manages the course maintenance operation in the absence of the Superintendent. Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also plan or modify daily work schedule based on the Superintendent’s direction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.) (This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.) • Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of the golf course including pumps, irrigation, drainage systems and computer setup. • Completes office work including filing, recordkeeping, inventory, and time record maintenance. • Applies and supervises application of fertilizers and chemicals. • Performs structural pest control and maintains a valid and current Structural Pest Control Applicator license. Takes continuing education courses as necessary to maintain licensure • Operates and supervises the use of various heavy equipment including front end loaders, backhoe, and trencher. • Coordinates with pro-shop staff to ensure preparation of the course(s) for regular play and tournaments in the Superintendent's absence. • Impeccable service and social perceptiveness include the ability to communicate values and attitudes that contribute to a positive culture association wide, encouraging teamwork and possessing an open communication style with both employees and community members. • Regular on-site attendance in compliance with attendance policy is expected. • Other duties as assigned. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Must maintain both a valid Arizona driver's license and clear driving record for insurance purposes. • Applicants must have the ability and qualifications to quickly obtain a Golf Course Applicators License within 90 days of employment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job assists the Superintendent with supervisory needs in their absence and direction. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Sufficient Training and education to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills and qualifications are required. • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Two- or four-year degree highly preferred in Horticulture or Turfgrass Management. • Absent a degree, an equivalent combination of educational and experience may be substituted. • Minimum of four years' experience on a golf course • Minimum of at least one year in a supervisory position overseeing skilled trades. • Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. • Must be able to read, write and speak English. • Ability to communicate in Spanish is given priority and is highly preferred. • Must have recent and relevant supervisory skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and indoor and outdoor settings with moderate to loud levels of noise. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms sometimes over shoulders; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to perform heavy manual labor; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, twisting, balancing, leg/foot use (to use machine controls) or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Work is expected to be performed from both indoors and outdoors. The work environment is potentially hazardous. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outdoor weather to include extreme heat. Must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • NOTICE* This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by their supervisor/manager. Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill. All employment decisions, including promotions, transfers, and others, are based on meeting all requirements herein and on organizational need, the employee's being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions), meeting all applicable performance standards and other nondiscriminatory criteria. The methods of fulfilling requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. WE MAINTAIN AN "AT WILL" EMPLOYMENT.