Golf Course Superintendent

The Club at Cordillera is accepting resumes for Golf Course Superintendent. Located in Edwards, Colorado, we are a 54-hole facility spread over 12 square miles, with high-end, private club conditioning standards in a short season. 

FLSA Status:   Exempt

Department:   Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Agronomy, Senior Superintendent, or General Manager

General Purpose: Oversees the maintenance of one or more of the 18-hole courses at The Club at Cordillera and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.  

Essential Duties:

Ø  Aids the Director of Agronomy with preparing and maintaining the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.

Ø  Plans, organizes directs, and performs related tasks to the timely minimization of winter turf damage including but not limited to:

o    Elk Damage

o    Mechanical/machine damage

o    Vole damage

o    Desiccation (turf loss from drying out)

o    Ice damage

o    Snow Mold

Ø  Coordinates the aggressive spring preparations: turf cleaning, irrigation repairs, seeding, sodding, and spot fertility programs.

Ø  Applies fertilizers and chemicals via spreader and sprayers with detail and care.

Ø  Safely operates snowcat and snowmobiles to pack, monitor, and groom the course during winter operations.

Ø  Plans and directs proper winterization of the golf course including and fencing, tarping, end-of-season agronomy practices, and chemical applications.

Ø  Maintains a working knowledge and provides recommendation on the agronomy programs associated with management of the specific water, soil, and turf types of the course.

Ø  Operates and maintains irrigation pressure relief and reduction valves.

Ø  Operates and troubleshoots pumps and motors associated with the golf course as well as pump transfer lines for the property.

Ø  Oversees and repairs broken water lines, heads and valves.

Ø  Communicates with Director of Agronomy, Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional to discuss conditions of golf courses, maintenance plans and scheduled events.

Ø  Plans, organizes and directs the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.

Ø  Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants

Ø  Ensures that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.  

Ø  Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.

Ø  Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs.  Prepares reports.

Ø  Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.

Ø  Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.

Ø  Coordinates and operates machinery associated with property snow removal program.

Ø  Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.

Ø  Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.  Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.

Ø  Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.

Ø  Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.

Ø  Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.  Develops ongoing training programs.

Ø  Regular and reliable attendance.

Ø  Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

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