Golf Course Superintendent

Incumbent holds the responsibility for performing and overseeing maintenance of the golf course, application of fertilizers, and pesticides. Employees considerable latitude within establishment, regulations, and technical requirements. Works with golf professionals to further the game of golf. This position reports to and is supervised by the Andrews County Commissioners’ Court through reports, meetings, and other means. Work involves responsibility for mowing of greens and fairways, timely application of fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation of course, maintenance of equipment, and monitoring supplies and submitting purchase orders to the auditor’s office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain an 18-hole Golf Course in maximum playing condition while remaining within budgetary guidelines.
• Prepares all necessary reports to governmental agencies.
• Supervise all fertilizing and chemical applications.
• Must have knowledge of irrigation systems inclusive of programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, scheduling, moisture control, and pump station management.
• Ensure proper irrigation techniques and amounts.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot agronomic problems that may occur on the course.
• Must have a considerable understanding of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Oversee the proper permitting pertaining to all maintenance department and keep those permits up to date.
• Hire and supervise effective staff to achieve goals for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintain positive relationships with the homeowners surrounding the course.
• Ensure proper completion of all golf course remodels, layout changes or special projects.
• Assist the Commissioners’ Court, the Golf Pro, and golfers with questions and suggestions regarding course conditions or recommendations for change.
• Through continuing education, sustain innovative operating methods in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain professional image with golfers, employees, and the community.
• Support safe working habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Ability to come to work regularly and on time, follow directions, take criticism, get along with co-workers and supervisors.
• Perform duties as directed.
• Will be required to acquire and maintain Texas Pesticide License.

• Education Experience: Associates Degree in golf course management, landscape management, or related. Proper licenses for job requirements.
• Supervisory experience
• Must be organized with attention to detail
• Great Communication Skills
• Computer Skills
• GCSAA Member