Responsible for all maintenance practices of the golf course and practice facilities. Responsibilities include training of new employees, equipment operation while maintaining club standards and adherence to all Human Resource procedures. Assures that the standards of member services and playing conditions are met; deals with administrative duties, safety requirements, as well as, supervising 40+ employees to achieve goals and club standards.
Responsible for daily planning, scheduling and the supervision of golf course maintenance personnel.
Assists with employee evaluations, employee safety and employee discipline.
Monitors daily golf course set up, inspection, and evaluation.
Inspects all areas of quality standards.
Supervision of employees.
Schedules and conducts safety and staff meetings.
Conducts inventory controls: chemical, irrigation, fertilizer, topdressing, drainage materials, and construction materials.
Agronomic programming and implementation: fertilization, chemical, and cultural practices.
Provide conflict resolution and counseling to employees.
Prepare, review, and submit time cards/time records to payroll/HR for department as needed.
Perform other functions as assigned by management.
Must have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in Golf Course Maintenance/Turf Maintenance.
Knowledge of the use of turf and landscaping equipment including tractors, mowers, aerifier, electric motors, etc…
Must be able and willing to take directions and give/provide directions to staff.
Must be a detail-oriented individual and possess time management skills.
Must maintain high performance standards.
Education and Experience
AS Degree in turf grass management/golf course management/agronomy/horticultural/plant/soil science or related field and/or equivalent experience.
Five years general golf course maintenance assistant superintendent experience.
Requires knowledge of irrigation and current chemical practices.
Must have Florida State Pesticide License or ability to acquire within 6 months.
Requires experience with supervision and training of staff.
