Golf Course Superintendent

St Johnsbury Country Club is a Willie & Mungo Parks/Geofrey Cornish design located in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont.  The course is a Vermont must play and is known for the quality of its layout and conditioning.  We are looking for a hard working, self motivated individual who wants to grow with us and takes pride in a job well done.

The superintendent will report directly to the Owner and/or General Manager. 

The Golf Couse Superintendent is responsible for the successful operation of all golf course facilities including but not limited to: clubhouse grounds, parking lot, landscape areas, golf course, practice facilities, maintenance facilities, etc. 

A minimum of 5 years experience working as a first assistant or superintendent. Cool season bent grass greens management. Ability to calibrate and apply pesticides and fertilizer applications.

Our ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problem solving skills and  be organized and efficient.  Must have a high attention to detail and solid communication and interpersonal skills. 

Safely operate standard golf course maintenance equipment including but not limited to: all mowers, aeration, chain saw, tractors, backhoes, sprayers,  etc.

Run a professional and organized maintenance building, write schedules for staff and assign daily work assignments, maintain inventory of chemicals and supplies.

Make sure that operators are trained to operate equipment correctly and communicate effectively with operators and mechanics to ensure that problems with equipment are addressed in a prompt and efficient manner.

Manage Rainbird computerized irrigation system, modify or set programs and manage pump house operations. Perform irrigation repairs when necessary. This is a hands on position.

When the golf course closes for the season ( Nov 1-15, off season responsibilities include golf course projects and tree maintenance- weather permitting, supervising and working with mechanic on servicing and preparing turf equipment for the season, plowing, maintaining and monitoring greens for ice buildup and whatever projects we can do to improve the quality of the facility and guest experience.