GC Superintendent, Interim Jobs

By Confidential, February 12 - Central Valley , New York

Course Management:  Communicate with management, staff and membership to create an efficient operation and maintain high quality playing conditions  Provide an active voice in the management and conditioning of the course Identify disease and turf health issues on the golf course and grounds. Oversee and perform daily course maintenance activities – mowing, rolling, course setup, watering and bunker maintenance. Hand watering is done on an as needed basis and moisture levels are monitored by TDR readings. Participate in special projects – aeration, drainage, tree removal and pruning, bunker renovation, tee renovation and maintenance building improvements. Train personnel in daily course maintenance activities and safety practices. Participate in winter snow removal  Fertilizer and Pesticide Management: Obtain and maintain a NY pesticide and Fertilizer license within 90 Days. Safely handle and apply herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers. Calibrate equipment for the use of liquid and granular fertilizers and pesticides. Organize chemical and fertilizer inventory and record keeping.  Irrigation System Management:  Successfully manage water usage on greens, tees, fairways and rough through irrigation system operation and hand watering. Maintain irrigation system from spring start up through fall winterization. Repair irrigation system and components – troubleshoot problems and repair leaks.