Golf Course Superintendent
Full-time
Finkbine Golf Course is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to the clubs managed by Troon.
Position Purpose:
Manage and maintain golf course properties including golf courses, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, open spaces and the equipment used to maintain these areas. Responsible for the development and implementation of all golf course maintenance programs, budgets and personnel direction.
• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s / company’s
turf management program.
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and
other facilities on the golf course.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Plan any and all future improvements to the golf course, and oversees all construction, maintenance and renovations.
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.
• Records all maintenance on course.
• Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair Shop.
• Prepares annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that
budget goals are met.
• Prepares and revises grounds manual.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize
the use of chemicals and petroleum products.
• Communicates as necessary with Director of Golf and Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played.
• Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees or other applicable committees.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Assists with snow removal planning.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that SDSs are available in convenient location.
• Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.
Educational Requirements
- A four-year college degree preferred, but not required
Experience Requirements
- 3-5 years turf grass management experience required
- Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required
- GCSAA Member preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
- Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations
- Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business
- Must Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
- Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be have basic computer skills, Word and Excel
Date Job is Available
Salary
$80,000 to $100,000 per year
Overtime: No
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