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2nd Assistant Superintendent

Full-time

By Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation,
Medora, North Dakota,

Summary/Objective  

The 2nd Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Assistant Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the Bully Pulpit Golf Course and adjacent grounds.  

 

Duties/Responsibilities 

  • Report golf course conditions to the Assistant Superintendent.  

  • Assist in all phases of golf course maintenance as directed, including mowing, aerification, verticutting, irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide application.  

  • Calibrate, operate, and document use of pesticide sprayers, fertilizers, and other chemical applications in alignment with the agronomic plan.  

  • Support the planning and execution of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual turf management schedules.  

  • Help oversee, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal grounds staff, ensuring proper task distribution, safe equipment operation, and adherence to procedures.  

  • Promote and enforce safety policies; assist with safety training, meetings, and documentation.  

  • Identify turfgrass diseases, weeds, and insects, and recommend appropriate treatment strategies.  

  • Assist with equipment maintenance and repair; help maintain inventory and accurate records.  

  • Contribute to developing short and long-range maintenance goals, budget preparation, and process improvements.  

  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall course operations. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities –  

  • Trains seasonal golf course grounds staff. 

  • Assist with scheduling, organizing, and assigning projects to members of the seasonal golf course grounds team. 

 

 

Work Environment 

Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury or sickness may result if safety policies and practices are not properly followed. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

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. 

  • Continuously in outdoor weather conditions including cold, heat and humidity for extended periods of time. 

  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking.  

  • Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean and service machinery.  

  • Repetitive use of hands, arms, and fingers.  

  • Occasionally sitting, climbing, grasping, lifting, and carrying.  

  • Must be able to visually inspect machines and equipment.  

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.  

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. 

Educational Requirements

Required Education  

  • Any combination of experience and training equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Golf and Sports Turf Management, or related major. 

Experience Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities 

  • Must be familiar with proper and correct techniques to safely operate equipment and safely apply chemicals per manufactures specifications. 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills,  

  • Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, and subordinates. 

  • Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Ability to lead and teach others. 

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 

 

Required Experience 

  • Two-year’s experience in golf course grounds preferred 

  • Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices is necessary. 

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

  • Possesses Pesticide License or is able to obtain within 90 days of hire. 

  • Up-to-date knowledge of latest golf course tools, technologies, and best practices. 

  • Knowledge of the game of golf. 

  • Knowledge of the construction, establishment, and maintenance practices employed on golf course putting greens, tee, fairways, roughs, and bunkers; planting, cultivation, and pruning of ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditions; pesticide control method and materials; drainage methods; and watering practices and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps, and automatic controls. 

  • Knowledge of construction and maintenance of the maintenance facility, restrooms, fences, bridges, golf cart paths, service roads, parking lots, ponds, and streams. 

Job Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • 401K with up to 6% company Match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 3 Free Meals Daily in Employee Cafeteria during peak operations 

Date Job is Available

Salary

$22 to $27 per hour

Overtime: Yes

Job Application Instructions

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