Assistant Superintendent

About Us:

Palos Verdes Golf Club is a private club located in the middle of an 800-acre parkland preserve overlooking Santa Monica Bay with ocean views visible from several holes. Established in 1924, the golf course has long been referred to as "a hidden gem" and the clubhouse is a designated historical building by the Palos Verdes Historical Society

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Approach all interaction with Members, guests, and colleagues in a courteous, service-oriented manner; demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with management and co-workers
• Maintain knowledge of all aspects of daily Club operation, including operating hours and scheduled golf events
• Assist Superintendent with coordination and supervision of contractors performing work on Club property
• Assist Superintendent in planning the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways and landscape beds
• Review work assignments and schedule work for crews depending on work priorities, crew and equipment availability, and weather conditions; recommend changes in working conditions or equipment use in order to increase crew efficiency
• Direct activities of course maintenance staff performing duties such as landscaping, mowing turf, irrigating or pruning trees and shrubs
• Direct or perform mixing and application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides
• Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained
• Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements
• Identify diseases and pests affecting turf and landscaping and order appropriate treatments
• Supervise the planting and maintenance of vegetation through activities such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning
• Supervise pesticide applications and/or operate and calibrate pesticide application equipment
• Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems; schedule and monitor irrigation
• Instruct equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervise the use of course maintenance equipment
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate course maintenance staff in accordance with Club procedures; authorize time off requests, sick leave, and review and approve time sheets
• Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety
• Develop, lead, and conduct course maintenance staff training program for proper course care techniques; ensure required trainings are conducted on a regular basis
• Assist staff in performing their assigned duties as necessary to meet deadlines
• Oversee Course Admin Assistant's use of TRIMS (Grounds Management Software) and Task Tracker; help maintain staff work activity records
• Work with Mechanic to maintain inventory of supplies, tools, equipment, and materials; ensure sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition
• Regularly inspect maintenance building and ensure cleanliness and organization
• Help create and implement employee incentive programs and engage with team at all levels
• Know CA labor law basics and enforce labor codes (meal and rest breaks etc.) as required by law
• Consistently promote a safe working environment; adhere to safety policies
• Keep Superintendent informed of issues as they arise
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned