Elkton, Maryland
Fullerton, California
Posted: 24-Mar-26
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Pine Forest Country Club is a 27-hole private club located in west Houston, TX. The club is currently undergoing a 3-year renovation project to renovate all greens complexes with TifEagle Bermudagrass putting surfaces, TifTuf Approaches & Fairways, new bunkers, as well as adding drainage throughout the property. Working with Golf Course Architect Baxter Spann, the renovation is projected to be completed in the Fall of 2026. Phase 1 & 2 are completed and opened in October 2025; phase 3 ongoing with an expected opening date in Fall of 2026.
The Assistant Superintendent will report to the Head Golf Course Superintendent and will work with the Senior Assistant & other Assistant Superintendent to help manage the day-to-day operation including, but not limited to:
- Supervise maintenance staff, schedule daily tasks, and oversee quality control during daily golf course setup.
- Audit irrigation sprinklers and adjust / repair irrigation issues.
- Understanding of plant health as it relates to irrigation, fertilizer, chemical applications, and mowing frequencies.
- Participate in chemical applications through calibration, mixing, applying, and accurately reading chemical labels.
- Conduct on-course training as well as monthly department safety trainings to assist the operators in being safely and proficiently trained on any equipment they are operating.
- Daily evaluation and adjustments of overall efficiency of the operation – by being a part of the operation and not just an observer.
Renovation Experience:
- During the entirety of the renovation project, the Assistant Superintendent will be involved in all aspects of the renovation: Quality control of construction, turf grow-in, fertilization, mowing, irrigation audits and adjustments, mowing, and overall quality control of the project.
Qualifications:
- Degree / certification in turf related field or equivalent work - including golf course maintenance internships and/or previous golf course maintenance experience.
- Ability to work weekends as needed & agreed upon with the Head Superintendent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about creating a great working culture within the department.
- Understanding of the rules of golf as it pertains to the daily setup of a golf course for play.
- Works well with others to develop a great working culture within the department.
- Proficiency in computer use and ability to use: Microsoft Office, Excel, Digital Job Board, software-based irrigation software, etc.
- Possess or ability to obtain a Texas Pesticide Applicator’s license within 90 days of employment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.