About the Role
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Club in Granby, Colorado is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent.
Position Overview:
Essential Duties:
• Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Plans, organizes and directs the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants
• Ensures that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepares reports.
• Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location).
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Plans, organizes directs, and performs related tasks to the timely minimization of winter turf damage including but not limited to:
• Mechanical/machine damage Vole & ice damage, Desiccation, Snow Mold
• Coordinates the aggressive spring preparations: turf cleaning, irrigation repairs, seeding, sodding, and spot fertility programs.
• Safely operates to snowmobile and tracked side by side machine(s) to monitor and groom the course during winter operations.
• Plans and directs proper winterization of the golf course including and fencing, tarping, end-of-season agronomy practices, and chemical applications.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots any transfer pumps, irrigations ditches, intakes, diversion structures, and motors associated with the golf course water delivery system.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
Compensation
$120,000- $130,000 per year.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.