Asst Superintendent

The assistant superintendent reports directly to the director of agronomy. Under the director's supervision, the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths. Supervises and mentors the 2nd assistant superintendent. The assistant superintendent may serve in the director or agronomy’s capacity during his/her absence. The assistant superintendent reports directly to the director of agronomy. Under the director's supervision, the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths. Supervises and mentors the 2nd assistant superintendent. The assistant superintendent may serve in the director or agronomy’s capacity during his/her absence. Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of equipment. Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation. Supervises day to day operations of golf and grounds crew to ensure proper procedures are being done. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as requested by the supervisor. Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planning, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation system, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee and public relations. Requires a degree in turf management. Requires a minimum of 2 years golf course maintenance supervisor experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator preferred.