Assistant Superintendent

General Position Description

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for helping to maintain the turf and landscape of Santa Ana Golf Club and the Twin Warriors Golf Course. This position plays a key role in ensuring that the golf course meets the high standards expected by our guests. The Assistant Superintendent will oversee and train the maintenance staff, assist in staff selection and evaluations, and manage course operations, including irrigation, seasonal agronomic practices, and the application of pesticides, fertilizers, and soil conditioners. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for motivating the maintenance team and coordinating with the Pro Shop staff regarding daily operations and special events. Proficiency in computer irrigation software is required, along with the ability to process timesheets and manage payroll for the maintenance staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or associate’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Turf Grass Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of golf course maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Licenses: NM Pesticide Applicators License or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment; valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Knowledge Required

• Comprehensive understanding of equipment, tools, materials, methods, and procedures used in golf course maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of various soils, plants, cool season grasses, shrubs, and trees used on golf courses, including proper methods for planting, cultivating, and maintaining them.
• Methods for diagnosing and treating diseased trees, shrubs, plants, and grasses.
• Proper applications of fertilizers and chemicals used in golf course maintenance.
• Operation and maintenance of large-area automated irrigation systems.
• Basic mechanics and preventative maintenance of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Pump house maintenance and operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assign work to maintenance staff in conjunction with the Golf Course Senior Superintendent.
• Collaborate with the maintenance staff, including mechanics, to maintain all equipment.  Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation and drainage systems. Assist in hiring, transferring, suspending, or discharging personnel. Establish work standards and assist in employee evaluations.
• Train personnel in correct and safe methods and procedures necessary to accomplish their goals and conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Maintain golf course putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, roads, paths, tee walk-ups, and related areas to the highest standards.  Inspect landscaped areas surrounding clubhouse facilities, parking lots, golf school, and practice range.  Interact and communicate with the golf shop staff regarding daily play, special events, and maintenance routines.
• Perform seasonal aeration and topdressing of the golf course bi-annually and as needed.  Conduct verti-cutting and light topdressing 1-2 times monthly from March to November.  Plant and maintain trees, flowers, shrubs, and grasses.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and soil conditioners under the direction of the General Manager
• Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures.
• Establish a good rapport with team members and project a positive attitude.  Lead by example and participate in the workload as needed.  Practice diplomacy when making assignments, suggestions, or discussing workload and work performance.  
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and immediately report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the Sr. Golf Course Superintendent and Human Resources. Completed required paperwork promptly.  
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect SAGC assets.  Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and support SAGC to achieve common goals.  Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises other employees regularly. The level of supervisory authority exercised includes planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of assigned personnel.

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