Golf Course Superintendent

Job description: Golf Course Superintendent – Pioneer Hills, Ballston Spa N.Y. 12020 The Superintendent is an integral member of the property’s management team and oversees the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance. The above responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course related equipment. Responsibilities • Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintenance property • Supervises all planting, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse surrounds • Hires, supervises and develops, foreman and other employees in the maintenance department • Informs the GM about present and future maintenance activities • Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department • Communicates daily with the GM to discuss activities, goals and member feedback • Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on a yearly basis • Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment • Implements a safety program for employees of the maintenance department • Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation and other mechanical watering systems • Prepares and maintains all record keeping for maintenance department(i.e Human Resource files, inventory files, fertilization and chemical application logs etc) • Perform other duties as assigned by the GM Experience Requirements • 3-5 years turf grass management is preferred • 4 year college degree is preferred but not required • GCSAA Member preferred but not required • Knowledge of budgeting and expense management • Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations • Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Must have basic computer skills, Word and Excel This is a seasonal position that runs from April 1 – November 1 (Approximate) Salary will be based on experience Job Type: Full-time Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • Turf grass management: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: • GCSAA membership (Preferred) Work Location: In person