Posted: 02-Mar-25
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: 55,000-60,000
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Pine Forest Country Club is a 27-hole private club located in west Houston, TX. The club is currently undergoing a 3-year renovation project to renovate all greens complexes with TifEagle Bermudagrass putting surfaces, TifTuf Approaches & Fairways, new bunkers, as well as adding drainage throughout the property. Working with Golf Course Architect Baxter Spann, the renovation is projected to be completed in the Fall of 2026. Phase 1 was completed and opened in November of 2024; phase 2 started in December 2024 and is scheduled to be completed in October 2025; phase 3 is scheduled to start October 2025 and finish October 2026.
The Assistant Superintendent will report to the Head Golf Course Superintendent and will work with the other managers to help direct the day-to-day operation including, but not limited to:
- Supervise maintenance staff, schedule daily tasks, and oversee quality control during daily golf course setup.
- Audit irrigation sprinklers and adjust / repair irrigation issues.
- Understanding of plant health as it relates to irrigation, fertilizer, chemical applications, and mowing frequencies.
- Participate in chemical applications through calibration, mixing, applying, and accurately reading chemical labels.
- Conduct on-course training, as well as monthly department safety trainings to assist the operators in being safely and proficiently trained on any equipment they are operating.
- Daily evaluation and adjustments of overall efficiency of the operation by being part of the operation and not just an observer.
Renovation Experience:
- During the entirety of the renovation project, the Assistant Superintendent will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the renovation: quality control of construction, turf grow-in, fertilization, mowing, irrigation audits and adjustments, mowing, and overall quality control of the project.
- Associate or bachelor’s Degree in a Turfgrass related field preferred.
- Ability to work weekends as needed & agreed upon with the Head Superintendent.
- Self-motivated and self-starter.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about creating a great working culture within the department.
- Understanding of the rules of golf as it pertains to the daily setup of a golf course for play.
- Works well with others to develop a great working culture within the department.
- Data Driven Individual with proficiency in computer use and ability to use: Microsoft Office, Excel, Digital Job Board, software-based irrigation software, etc.
- Possess or ability to obtain a Texas Pesticide Applicator’s license within 90 days of employment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
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