2nd Assistant Superintendent

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida is seeking a 2nd Assistant Superintendent to assist the Golf Course Superintendent in maintaining and supervising the golf course and related landscaping facilities.

The role emphasizes agronomics, fertilizer and chemical application, and operation of sprayers and spreaders, with responsibilities including budgeting, scheduling, staff oversight, and safety.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree in Golf Management or Agronomy or 5+ years related experience and/or training.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of agronomics, fertilizer and chemical application, and equipment operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out golf maintenance department policies.
• Assist in delegating work assignments and monitoring job performance in the golf course maintenance department.
• Work under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and be accountable for the golf maintenance budget.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and terminating employees within the department.
• Monitor operation of the golf maintenance department, including scheduling, agronomic concerns, employee safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise the maintenance of the golf courses.
• Oversee completion of work assignments by staff and assist with field decisions while engaging with all levels of staff to perform labor when needed.
• Perform actual labor on the golf course as needed to demonstrate, assist, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Enforce safe working conditions and instruct staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
• Supervise special projects and labor crews as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Report golf course conditions and disciplinary problems to the Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Assist with staff scheduling and payroll processing for the department.
• Communicate verbally or through email with co-workers in golf maintenance and other departments.
• Coordinate equipment and tool maintenance issues with the appropriate equipment and/or facilities manager.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Assist with departmental administration in accordance with corporate protocol, employee handbook, and company policies.
• Provide professional advice, opinions, assistance, and services for the betterment of the golf course.
• Assist in developing written operating policies, preventative maintenance plans, fertilizer schedules, and overall course condition schedules, and track task completion.
• Help protect golf facility assets including facilities and equipment.

Skills

Professional communication

Independent work

Agronomy knowledge

Fertilizer and chemical application

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Education

Degree in Golf Management or Agronomy

5+ years related experience

Tools

Sprayers operation

Spreaders operation

Budget monitoring

Job description

Overview

The 2nd Assistant Superintendent reports to the Superintendent and works under that position's direction to help manage and oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance as well as other landscaping facilities on the property. The role supports departmental policies, delegation of work assignments, and maintenance operations, with an emphasis on agronomics, fertilizer and chemical application, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.

Experience Required

• Able to communicate politely and professionally with guests, members, customers, and fellow staff members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Enrolled in a degree in Golf Management or Agronomy or 5 or more years related experience and/or training, or combination of education and experience.
• Driver's License, current and valid.
• Must have good knowledge of agronomics and the application of fertilizers and chemicals, and operation of sprayers and spreaders.
• Willingness and availability to work varied and flexible hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled Golf Club events as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out golf maintenance department policies.
• Assist in delegating work assignments and monitoring job performance in the golf course maintenance department.
• Work under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and be accountable for the golf maintenance budget.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and terminating employees within the department.
• Monitor operation of the golf maintenance department, including scheduling, agronomic concerns, employee safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise the maintenance of the golf courses.
• Oversee completion of work assignments by staff and assist with field decisions while engaging with all levels of staff to perform labor when needed.
• Perform actual labor on the golf course as needed to demonstrate, assist, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Enforce safe working conditions and instruct staff on proper equipment use and work methods.
• Supervise special projects and labor crews as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Report golf course conditions and disciplinary problems to the Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Operations.
• Assist with staff scheduling and payroll processing for the department.
• Communicate verbally or through email with co-workers in golf maintenance and other departments.
• Coordinate equipment and tool maintenance issues with the appropriate equipment and/or facilities manager.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Assist with departmental administration in accordance with corporate protocol, employee handbook, and company policies.
• Provide professional advice, opinions, assistance, and services for the betterment of the golf course.
• Assist in developing written operating policies, preventative maintenance plans, fertilizer schedules, and overall course condition schedules, and track task completion.
• Help protect golf facility assets including facilities and equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.