Assistant Superintendent
Summary
Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf courses including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and the rough. Maintains playing conditions to the highest possible standards set forth by Ibis. Assumes responsibility in the absence of the Superintendent. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1) Directly supervises the maintenance employees and disperses daily work assignments.
2) Assists Superintendent with budget tracking, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
3) Trains new employees and documents each training session.
4) Conducts safety meetings to ensure that safety standards are met.
5) Checks course setup and conditions daily, reports deficiencies such as disease and unhealthy turf to Superintendent.
6) Maintains clear communication throughout the day with Superintendent and Director of Golf Course Maintenance.
7) Oversees tasks to keep maintenance facility, equipment, and tools clean and organized.
😎 Confirms maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. Operates equipment when necessary as directed.
9) Formulates and monitors chemical and fertilizer applications.
10) Assists with irrigation applications, scheduling, and repairs.
Other Functions: This position guide does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job related duties as requested.
Educational Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Turf Management degree/or currently enrolled preferred. Previous golf course maintenance experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Computer Skills
- Basic computer skills required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Florida Pesticide license is preferred.
- Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of operation of mowing equipment, tractors, aerifiers, sweepers, sprayers, and miscellaneous hand tools.
- Knowledge of cultural practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of fertilizers, chemicals, and soil conditioners is required.
- Knowledge of how to operate all golf course maintenance equipment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Detail oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Knowledge of the game of golf.
Other Qualifications
- Must be highly motivated.
- Team player.
- Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish.
Experience Requirements
Previous Experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent of Spray Technician is preferred, however, we are willling to train the right applicant.
Special Requirements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee is required to have good vision in order to operate equipment effectively.
Job Benefits
Health Insurance, Dental, 401K, PTO, Meals Provided, & Uniforms. Golf and Use of Facilities.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$65,000 to $70,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Send Cover Letter and Resume to Clay DuBose, CGCS Director of Agronomy
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