ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS       

• Assists the superintendent with the supervision of activities and personnel of the maintenance staff.
• Maintains the golf course and ensures proper playing conditions.
• Assists with developing and maintaining drainage, irrigation, pumping, and water systems.
• Supervises and assists with all planting, fertilizing, and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds.
• Assists with the maintenance and cleanliness of equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas.
• Manages compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA, EPA, and Clemson extension rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, and public safety.
• Trains and educates the staff on golf course maintenance practices while checking the quality of the work behind them.
• Maintains accurate records pertaining to golf course activities, course maintenance, equipment repair, fertilizer and chemical applications, and pest control practices.
• Communicates with pro shop staff, receives bids, and researches new cultural techniques in golf course maintenance.
• Serves as back up to the Superintendent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Turf Grass Management, Horticulture, or Agriculture.
• One year’s experience performing golf course maintenance or landscaping, to include experience in supervision.
• Any combination of education and experience totaling three years may be considered.
• South Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s license - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control (Category 3).
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s license.

Please submit your application directly through our website at https://www.goosecreeksc.gov/jobs.