Assistant Superintendent

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

1^st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

DEPARTMENT:

Agronomy

REPORTS TO:

Golf Course Superintendent

STATUS:

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Abilities:

·     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.

·     Must maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.

·     Requires performing duties with consideration to guests.

·     Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·     Must be a team player and lead by example.

·     Must be able to commit to hours of operation and understand that hours will fluctuate due to tournaments and special projects.

·     Position requires a highly professional demeanor with members, guests and staff, adaptability, flexibility and adherence to a strict level of confidentiality.

·     Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Experience:

·     Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, 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.

Education/Certifications:

·         Must possess a valid state driver’s license and clean MVR.

·         May require current State certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

·         Associate Degree or Certificates preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

·         Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.

·         Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.

·         Requires ability to safely operate equipment both mechanical and hand tools.

·         Requires working in an outdoor environment with fluctuating temperatures.

·         Requires working in an outdoor environment with rugged, uneven terrain.

·         Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways.

·         Schedule work and supervise 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.

·         Required to be in proper and complete uniform as designated and be at scheduled station at the scheduled time.

·       Other duties as required.