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Salary Range: Commensurate Department: Maintenance Reports To: Regional Manager/Agronomist FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt SUMMARY: Manage, supervise, delegate and oversee the overall maintenance of the golf course, practice areas and clubhouse facilities to maintain the highest stands of excellence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for the daily golf course set-up and initial inspection, using judgment in scheduling and daily course conditioning • Recruit, hire, interview, direct, review and communicate with all maintenance personnel • Administrative duties: evaluate daily labor records; schedule and conduct safety and staff meetings; initiate equipment schedules; control inventory of chemicals, irrigation and fertilizer; initiate purchase requisitions for golf course supplies including accessories, fertilizers, chemicals and topdressing; assist with budget preparations • Train new and existing employees in job function, equipment operation, guest service standards and departmental information • Evaluate the usage and application of fertilizer, chemical and seeding applications • Perform final daily course evaluation/inspection • Supervise irrigation and irrigation maintenance, and maintenance for shop area and clubhouse grounds • Develop and administer horticultural programs for course surfaces (greens, traps, tees, fairways), surrounding bodies of water, trees and surrounding areas • Interact with outside contractors, vendors, visitors, county and state agencies • Maintain records of all work undertaken by maintenance, including maintenance, pesticide application, as well as plans, “specs,” blueprints and drawings • Track and maintain expense records for course equipment, supplies and labor, as well as current inventory of equipment, maintenance schedules and replacement needs • Ensure that all equipment is used safely and correctly, and not abused • Maintain security of golf course property and buildings • Manage customer and Regional Manager communications relating to course maintenance and procedures • Create monthly course condition reports and newsletters and transmit electronically to Regional Manager and Home Office in accordance with monthly reporting schedule • Record payroll data into electronic timesheet and transmit in accordance with payroll reporting schedule; review for accuracy and tracking of payroll data to meet budgetary directives • Other duties assigned by Regional Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage one subordinate supervisor who supervises in the Maintenance Department, and provide the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also directly supervise one non-supervisory employee, the equipment technician. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications: 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: Minimum of an associate degree in turfgrass management/golf course management required. Bachelor’s degree with specialty in agronomy, horticulture, plant and soil sciences preferred. Four years’ experience in golf course maintenance operation, including one year as an assistant superintendent required. Knowledge of irrigation systems, fertilizer application and chemical related applications, damage control methods. Continuing education classes related to golf course maintenance required. Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance staff members to achieve the most efficient utilization of staff members and equipment. Prepare clear and concise report required. Intermediate computer skills are required for record keeping and irrigation system management. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, take inventories, and create budgets. Ability to effectively present information to top management, and/or board of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts to properly mix chemicals as directed. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: • Must be a certified pesticide applicator in the state. • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a standard transmission. • May require current state certificates or licensing. Other Skills and Abilities: Must have advanced knowledge of turf grass management practices. Ability to operate all types of mowing equipment, sprayers, and other equipment used in maintaining the golf course. Knowledgeable of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations including such areas as employment, safety, and environmental standards. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Must be able to work in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in the summer and below 20 degrees in the winter. This job description includes, but is not limited to, the duties and responsibilities noted above. The essential functions of this job description are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.