Golf Course Superintendent
Job Summary:
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and management of all aspects of the golf course grounds, including turf management, landscaping, equipment maintenance, and ensuring that the course provides a top-quality experience for golfers. The Superintendent will work closely with the Golf Course Management to ensure the course is maintained at a high standard, within budget, and in compliance with environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Turf Management: Oversee the health and maintenance of the golf course turf, including greens, fairways, tees, roughs, and bunkers. Implement proper irrigation, mowing, fertilization, pest management, and aeration practices.
- Maintenance & Equipment: Manage the maintenance of all golf course equipment, including mowers, tractors, and irrigation systems. Ensure all equipment is in safe working condition and coordinate necessary repairs and replacements.
- Staff Supervision: Lead, train, and supervise a team of groundskeepers and maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely. Maintain appropriate staffing levels and develop staff schedules.
- Course Quality Control: Ensure the course meets the quality standards expected by golfers. This includes monitoring playing conditions, managing landscaping projects, and conducting routine course inspections.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual budget for course maintenance, including costs for supplies, equipment, labor, and utilities. Ensure that all maintenance activities stay within budget.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and standards, ensuring a safe work environment for the team. Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Communication: Work closely with the Golf Course Manager and other departments to ensure seamless operations. Communicate course conditions and maintenance schedules with customers and staff.
- Sustainability: Implement sustainable practices for water management, pesticide use, and soil health to promote environmental responsibility and sustainability at Crystal Lake Golf Course.
Experience Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in golf course maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- In-depth knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation systems, pest control, and landscape management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff.
- Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of course conditions.
Job Benefits
- Vacation: Two (2) weeks of vacation annually
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match upon program implementation.
- Health Insurance: You will be eligible for our health insurance plan, which is currently in the process of being implemented. Details of the plan will be provided to you once it is available later this year.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$50,000 to $65,000 per year
Overtime: No
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