Salary Range: Commensurate
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Summary: To assist with the management of the golf course, practice area and clubhouse facility in order to maintain the highest standards of excellence for play and scenic pleasure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assume all responsibilities of the golf course superintendent in his/her absence
- Supervision of staff
- Monitoring of daily maintenance operations
- Organize and delegate daily work schedules as well as projected work
- Direct the activities of the crew; participate in disciplinary procedures as outlined in the company handbook and make recommendations to the superintendent for termination.
- Conduct interviews with prospective employees and make recommendations for new hires
- Assist the superintendent in preparing the operation budget and analyzing the expense forecast to ensure that expenditures are maintained within budgetary guidelines.
- Maintain security of golf course property and buildings
- Update superintendent daily on all aspects of the maintenance department projects, personnel issues, equipment problems and other concerns requiring attention
- Make recommendations to the superintendent on vehicle and equipment repairs
- Assist in the establishment of training programs to effectively produce a top quality product while maintaining good, harmonious working relationships; training must include equipment operation, safety and environmental upkeep
- Diagnose and solve technical golf course maintenance problems in cooperation with the superintendent
- Train maintenance employee in irrigation processes
- Maintain course character and marking in conformance with the Rules of Golf, as directed by the superintendent
- Other duties assigned by Superintendent or Regional Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities under the direction of the Superintendent and in accordance with applicable laws. Responsibilities include directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualification requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum of an associate degree in turfgrass management/golf course management or related field is required. One-year experience in golf course maintenance operation required. Knowledge of irrigation, fertilizer application, and chemical related applications. Continuing education classes related to golf course maintenance preferred. Extensive knowledge of operation of turf equipment required.
Language Skills:
Must be able to read and write the English language; bilingual a plus. Must be able to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to top management.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts to properly mix chemicals as directed.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a standard transmission.
- Current pesticide license required.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of turf grass management practices.
- Understand basic plant nutrition; plant pathology; entomology; weed control and pesticide laws.
- Ability to operate all types of mowing equipment, sprayers, and other equipment used in maintaining the golf course.
- Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including such areas as employment, safety, and environmental standards.
- Computer skills preferred.
- Good management, communication and judgment for decision-making required.
Physical Demands:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Must be able to work in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in the summer and below 20 degrees in the winter.
This job description includes, but is not limited to, the duties and responsibilities noted above. The essential functions of this job description are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
