Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Kinsley Power Systems Aspen, CO

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent job at Kinsley Power Systems. Aspen, CO. Job Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Department: Golf Classification: Non-Exempt, Termed Hiring Range: $37.00/hourly - $41.63/hourly Salary Range: $37.00/hourly - $55.51/hourly The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits • Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements. • Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley. • Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program. • Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, a robust and accessible employee assistance program, and a nationally recognized wellbeing platform. • Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use toward other personal needs. • Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plan and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance. Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available. Essential Job Functions Leadership and Operational Support • Collaborates closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and serves as acting supervisor in their absence. • Provides leadership to maintenance staff, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and operational standards. • Fosters a team environment through mentorship, training, and communication. Course Maintenance and Operations • Assists in and oversees daily golf course setup and maintenance, ensuring optimal playability and visual quality. • Monitors turf conditions and helps implement agronomic practices to maintain healthy, high-performing playing surfaces. • Supports the Irrigation Technician with system operation, maintenance, and training; monitors and manages moisture levels, diagnosing and resolving issues as needed. • Assists with fertilizer and pesticide inventory, calibration, and application in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Maintains accurate records of all chemical and water applications. • Participates in tree and landscape maintenance, providing input on health assessments, removals, and new plantings. Administrative Responsibilities • Conducts safety briefings and ensures adherence to all safety protocols and regulations (federal, state, and municipal). • Assists with procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies related to turf, irrigation, and maintenance operations. • Manages and orders supplies for golf course and clubhouse needs, including course equipment (e.g., flags, flagsticks, cups, rakes), facility maintenance items (e.g., paint, cleaning products), and restroom essentials. • Oversees chemical and fertilizer storage, organization, and safety compliance. • Contributes to maintaining the facility's Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification, including documentation and recertification efforts. Facility Maintenance • Ensures maintenance areas, including the pumphouse and chemical room, are clean, organized, and safe. • Assists in the maintenance of tennis courts, clubhouse areas, and related infrastructure. • Manages irrigation systems and general upkeep for tennis facilities. • Procures and manages cleaning supplies for all golf and tennis operations. Winter and Off?Season Responsibilities • Supervises snow removal operations in Nordic Center and clubhouse parking areas. • Collaborates with Nordic trail grooming teams to support winter recreational operations. • Assists the Golf Course Mechanic with fleet maintenance, inspections, and records management. • Participates in capital improvement planning, including sourcing materials, reviewing contracts, and managing staff assignments. • Contributes to clubhouse maintenance and off?season improvement projects. • Pursues continuing education opportunities to maintain relevant certifications and professional development. Budget Responsibilities • Assists with capital maintenance and project planning. • Contributes to fleet management and maintenance budget planning. City Organizational Values • Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. • Other duties as assigned. Core Competencies • Service provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect. • Partnership actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships. • Stewardship balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities. • Innovation develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes. • Communication knowledge of effective and appropriate communication across contexts. • Interpersonal works well with diverse groups of people. • Technology demonstrates technology skills, willingness to learn new technologies. • Team Building builds and maintains high-performing teams. • Accountability & Trust follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for outcomes. • Strategic Thinking brings strategic focus to daily work. • Business Acumen demonstrates understanding of business processes, objectives, and goals. • Golf Expertise knowledge of materials and methods used in golf course upkeep. • Safety knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and strategies relevant to the Golf Department. Minimum Requirements Education & Certification • Turf Management Certification. • Associates degree in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science preferred. Experience • Minimum of 3 years of combined experience as a Turf Manager, Landscaper, or Irrigation Technician. • Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and watering practices, including pumps, wells, electrical systems, automatic controls, and drainage. • Basic mechanical understanding of golf course equipment, including sharpening and mounting blades and reels. Technical Knowledge • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Email, Excel, and basic computer and web?based platform usage. Preferred Candidate • Previous experience/internship in a mountain resort golf course. • Qualified Supervisor Colorado Pesticide Applicator license/turf and ornamental. • Class A or B Golf Course Superintendent certification. • Associates degree in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science preferred. NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Position Type and Work Hours • Full?time, term?limited position funded through the 2026 budget cycle. • Work Hours: Regular full?time hours may vary depending on workload and the golf season. During peak season, additional hours may be required. Availability for emergency calls related to equipment or system breakdowns essential to golf facility operations may also be needed. • On?Call: Required to be on?call, with 24?hour alarm response availability on a rotating schedule. Work Environment • Indoors: Office environment at facility. • Outdoors/Off?Site: Outdoor recreational golf facilities. Position will be exposed to outdoor working conditions in all types of weather. Will attend meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of city facilities and areas. Physical Demands • Visual Acuity Ability to bring objects into focus. • Balancing Maintaining equilibrium. • Bending Bending or positioning oneself to move an object from one level to another. • Carrying Transporting or moving an object. • Crouching Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. • Climbing Ascending or descending stationary objects. • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices. • Gripping/Grasping Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm. • Handling Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means. • Hearing Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds. • Kneeling Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. • Lifting Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another. • Pushing/Pulling Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion. • Reaching Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction. • Repetitive motions Making frequent or continuous movements. • Sitting Remaining in a stationary position. • Standing Ability to sustain position for a period of time. • Stooping Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. • Talking Communicating ideas or exchanging information. • Walking Ability to move to traverse from one location to another. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.