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Position Description: The Golf Course Superintendent at The Country Club of Meadville is responsible for all maintenance, management, and agronomic operations. This hands-on, forward-thinking leader will oversee all turfgrass programs, staff management, budgeting, agronomic planning, irrigation, and long-term course improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, a modern agronomic mindset, team-oriented leadership, and a deep commitment to continuous improvement under the direction of the General Manager and The Board of Directors.

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) is a public benefit corporation and politic arm of New York State, whose mission is to develop, maintain, and operate the infrastructure of Roosevelt Island. As part of this mandate, RIOC operates and maintains several facilities including the Cultural Center, Sportspark, and the Motorgate Garage; as well as other outdoor spaces such as Firefighter’s Field, Southpoint Park, and Lighthouse Park, among other facilities and locations. Infrastructure operations also include the Aerial Tramway, and a free Red Bus Service that stops at various points on Roosevelt Island; and a Public Safety Department that serves as the community’s first responders in coordination with the New York City Police Department. RIOC’s workforce is also comprised of union workers from Local 210, 32BJ, PSOB, and other administrative staff. POSITION SUMMARY: The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation is a subdivision of the State of New York. The corporation is entrusted with maintaining, developing, and preserving the properties and open spaces on Roosevelt Island. The incumbent is a part of the Roosevelt Island management team, responsible for ensuring the island’s parks and open spaces remain safe and clean for users. Under the direction of the Director of Horticulture & Grounds, the Horticulture & Grounds Manager will implement and oversee day-to-day operations necessary to ensure open spaces, garden areas, athletic fields, parks, the promenade, and Main Street are kept in excellent condition using environmentally friendly and creative methodologies. The Horticulture & Grounds Manager assists with managing and overseeing the maintenance of specialized plantings, open areas, trees, garden areas, athletic fields, comfort stations, playgrounds, courts, waste management and snow removal. This position requires occasional weekend and holiday commitments. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The following list of essential functions is intended to be representative of tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are essential to the completion of work associated with the position. Coordinate staff and resources to effectively maintain Island parks, comfort stations and grounds to the highest standard on a daily and ongoing basis. This includes staff assignments, event support and daily tasks beyond routine duties. Supervise and oversee Groundskeepers under the 32BJ union contract, as well as staff and services provided by outside contractors. Assign daily tasks to ensure timely resolution of maintenance and safety issues. Coordinate resources to maintain park facilities efficiently and provide training to staff as needed to meet goals and standards. Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure a smooth seven-day operation. Assist in Scheduling outside contract work and staff as needed to meet goals and standards. Coordinate assigned procurement and management of materials, supplies, and equipment for daily tasks and projects. Monitor and report stock levels and equipment condition promptly to ensure operational efficiency. Coordinate assigned procurement and management of materials, supplies, and equipment for daily tasks and projects. Monitor and report stock levels and equipment condition promptly to ensure operational efficiency. Continue to facilitate a successful waste and compost removal strategy for Island-wide trash receptacles, coordinate with DSNY to seek out advances in waste management and identify opportunities to improve best practices. Manage and execute emergency and weather-related event plans, overseeing both preparation and response efforts. Assist in implementing island-wide snow removal procedures and collaborate with DSNY when needed. Coordinate with the Director of Horticulture and Grounds and other appropriate staff for RIOC sponsored events. Supervise staff during events as needed. Maintain timekeeping and other staff-related recordkeeping. Uphold and enforce policies, procedures, and organizational guidelines. Confer with HR on personnel, disciplinary, and/or performance matters. Maintain equipment records of upkeep, inventory, coordinate service with internal or external parties, implement preventative maintenance measures where applicable. Assist in maintaining planting beds and irrigation systems throughout RIOC Parks in a sustainable way to the highest horticulture and turf practices. Monitor the health of plants/ trees, detect health challenges, and if necessary, use the least toxic controls for pests and diseases. Keep detailed records of all issues and solutions and fulfill mandatory reporting and communication requirements. Manage and utilize the budget assigned effectively to assist with the purchase of materials and supplies needed daily operations. Track expenditures in accordance with procurement practices to facilitate internal audits as required. Attend and participate in designated meetings to represent the Horticultures and Grounds department. Required to work weekends and some holidays as needed. Other duties as assigned. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent supervisory, writing, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment to pursue positive outcomes. Experience managing union staff. Experience coordinating operations for special events. Ability to use Microsoft Office and experience with other common software. The ability to work with other department leaders to achieve success as a team on a day-to-day basis. · Experience driving grounds equipment (mower, Skid steer, plow). · Experience with irrigation scheduling and repair. · Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean record. · ISA Arborist Certification, preferred but not mandatory. · NYS DEC pesticide certification category 3A required. · Willingness to learn and to train others. Requirements: · Willing and able to work outdoors in any/all weather conditions. · Able to be on your feet for most of the day if needed. · Ability to lift up to 50lbs. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE The successful candidate must have a broad range of skills, but above all, they must be curious, flexible thinkers who love learning new things and tackling challenges daily. In addition, the preferred candidate should possess the following: 1. A degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Horticulture, Turfgrass or a closely related field and five (5) years of full-time satisfactory professional supervisory and administrative experience in a park and/or facility management, preferably in public setting. Excellent knowledge of arboriculture and turfgrass is required. Horticulture and/or turfgrass degrees and certifications are preferred. Thorough knowledge of tree care and turfgrass is required, with additional proficiency in event planning, sustainable landscaping maintenance practices, synthetic turf field grooming, and preventative maintenance preferred. 2. An associate’s degree or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education, or a recognized accrediting organization and seven (7) years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above. What we offer: Excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision, paid holidays, sick and vacation days, commuter benefits, participation in the New York State Pension System, flexible spending accounts, EAP, LTD and Life Insurance Programs, an exciting work environment with a beautiful view of Manhattan and Long Island City. How to Apply: Interested candidates should forward cover letter and resume to: HRstaffing@rioc.ny.gov with subject line reading “Horticulture & Grounds Manager” RIOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on candidates based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, military status or any other protected characteristic. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant has been extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988.

Holly Tree Country Club is a private club located in Simpsonville SC, just outside of Greenville. The course was designed by George Cobb and opened in 1973. In addition to a driving range, putting green, and chipping green, Holly Tree Country Club also offers a private skills area and short course. We are undergoing a major course renovation that started in the Fall of 2025. The scope of this project will include: all greens complexes redesigned, new better billy bunkers, laser level all tee surfaces along with adding new tees, new naturalized areas will be installed, remedial design work on select holes, new irrigation system that consist of all Toro 2 wire and HDPE pipe. Green surfaces will be rebuilt to USGA specs and sprigged with TifEagle. Tahoma 31 will be installed around all greens and tees. All tees will be laser leveled, some will be repositioned, and some will be made larger. We will also be adding new tees on select holes. All greenside and fairway bunkers will be redesigned/repositioned and built back to Better Billy Bunker specs. The golf course will be closed until September 2026 as we complete this renovation. Duininck Golf are the contractors for this renovation and Jeff Lawrence is the architect. This is a great opportunity for someone to advance in their career with renovation experience as he/she will be involved in all aspects of the grow in from this project. Responsibilities include but not limited to: · Works closely with the assistants and Director of Agronomy · High attention to detail and a commitment to excellence · Sod grow in · Irrigation work will include: setting up new system, nozzle selections, adjusting heads, etc. · Pesticide/Fertilizer calibrations and application · Must be able to work weekends and Holidays as necessary

Cherokee Town and Country Club, located in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an honest, trustworthy, hardworking individual who is innovative and has great attention to detail to join their team as an 2nd Assistant Superintendent. The Club has a long history of developing and preparing people to manage top facilities around the country. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career while learning from some of the top leaders in the industry. Success Traits of Individual: Cherokee has a long standing tradition of culture. We live by the motto, "What can I do? How can I help?" Must be willing to help other employees. A portion of the GCM staff is highly tenured and has a sense of family. Enjoys being a part of a highly reputable Club with a progressive history of advancing the careers of others through training, development, innovation, and teamwork. Comfortable working in a high-paced environment with 48–54 team members in peak season. Desires to be a part of construction and renovation work with a future Master Plan with Architect Andrew Green, including greens, tees, fairways, irrigation, drainage infrastructure, and bunkers. Position Summary: The 2nd Assistant Superintendent works with all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the golf course. The 2nd assistant superintendent is expected to observe golf course conditions and make suggestions. He or she should be comfortable speaking in front of large groups and can speak basic workplace Spanish. The 2nd Assistant Superintendent is expected to interact with members throughout the day and always carry himself or herself in a professional manner. This person should have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, work well in a team environment, and be determined to succeed in the golf industry. Club highlights: Maintenance staff: 50-62 in peak season Equipment is a mix of John Deere and Toro. Rainbird irrigation central and controllers Typical work hours: 45–55 hours with regular scheduled time off in season. A consistent history of advancement for our assistant superintendents in the industry. Throughout Ken Lee's 13-year tenure as Director of Golf Course Operations, he has had the pleasure of seeing several former Superintendents go on to achieve even greater success in larger roles. Those individuals include: Rick Stafford – Director of Golf Courses and Grounds, Ford Plantation, Richmond Hill, GA Dan Nues – Golf Course Superintendent, Bacon Park, Savannah, GA Lucas Heiman - Golf Course Superintendent, Moose Ridge Golf Course, South Lyon, MI Larry Robinson – Golf Course Superintendent, Hoover Country Club, Hoover AL Kevin Noble – Golf Course Superintendent, Westhaven Golf Club, Franklin, TN Before becoming Director, several former employees who worked under Ken Lee as a Superintendent have also advanced to higher positions. Key responsibilities, skills, aptitude, and knowledge: This individual works closely with the superintendent to supervise, schedule, and train a large crew of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. Incorporate and enforce safe work practices. Provide safety training for employees as directed. Apply fertilizers and plant protectants, including calibration sprayers and spreaders. Record all applications and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Perform irrigation scheduling and make basic irrigation repairs. Execute and manage golf course improvement projects. Perform basic mowing tasks and cultural practices when needed. The ideal candidate will be able to recognize problems and have an eye for the details. Requirements: 4-year Turfgrass Management Degree The ability to obtain a GA pesticide license within 6 months of employment. 1-3 years of golf course maintenance experience Compensation and Benefits: $19.00 - $20.00/hr, dependent on experience Health, vision, and dental insurance 401K Vacation Paid time off Paid holidays Uniforms Lunches Local dues Education Golf privileges About Us: Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs. Located in the Atlanta metro area, the club has two locations: the Town Club, which occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, and the Country Club, which is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The membership enjoys world-class amenities, including golf, dining, paddle sports, fitness, and aquatics. The excellence of these facilities, combined with a commitment to the highest standards in member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years. The Country Club has 36 holes of championship golf and 15 acres of practice facilities. Practice facilities include a double-sided driving range, a three-green short game facility, and a dedicated chipping green. The greens on both courses are Champion Ultradwarf, approaches and collection areas are Tifgrand Hybrid Bermudagrass, fairways are Tifway Hybrid Bermudagrass, and the tees are a mixture of Zeon Zoysia and Tifway. Over its long history, Cherokee has hosted some of the top amateur golf events, most recently the 100th playing of the Georgia Amateur Championship in 2021. The club has recently secured the services of golf course architect Andrew Green, one of the most respected and sought-after architects, to create a Golf Course Master Plan for the entire property. The Golf Course Maintenance team operates out of a state-of-the-art turf care facility built in 2000.

Parks Maintenance Worker (Multiple Vacancies) City of Santa Cruz $26.26 - $36.95 Hourly $4,551.00 - $6,404.00 Monthly The City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Parks Maintenance Worker's for the Golf Course assignment. The Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide quality public spaces and experiences that build a healthy community, foster equity, and better the environment. Under supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the development and maintenance of City Parks and Recreational facilities; and does related work as required. Incumbents are trained in and perform a broad range of duties in the basic grounds keeping, landscaping, construction, restoration, and maintenance trades as necessary for the section or crew to which assigned. Incumbents generally work as a member of a crew but may be given independent assignments and may lead a small crew of temporary aides and volunteers. Incumbents are subject to call-back for after hour emergencies. This position requires a high school diploma or tested equivalent, one year of manual labor experience including some groundskeeping or construction, and a valid California driver’s license. APPLY NOW to be considered for the current vacancies or any Parks Maintenance Worker vacancies that may occur in the Parks and Recreation Department within the next year. The job posting opens on Friday, December 19, 2025, and the final filing date is Thursday, January 08, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 50 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.   For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Jobs. City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department 809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-5040 HR@santacruzca.gov EOE/ADA