Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort; Palmetto Dunes (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes, South Carolina, is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to assist the Superintendents in supervising a crew of 20+ employees and dispersing daily work assignments to help maintain tournament-quality golf courses.

The role focuses on irrigation maintenance, proper fertilizer and pesticide application, and safe operation of equipment, with adherence to all safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Facilities Maintenance or related field preferred but not mandatory.
• SC Certified pesticide applicators license or able to obtain one within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew and assign daily work to 20+ employees.
• Maintain golf course grounds to pristine, tournament-quality condition.
• Maintain and direct repairs to irrigation systems.
• Ensure fertilizer and pesticide applications are per product labels.
• Operate and maintain golf course equipment as needed.
• Follow all state and local safety and environmental standards.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Turfgrass knowledge

Pesticide application

Irrigation systems

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Education

Turfgrass/related degree

Pesticide applicator license (SC)

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the Superintendents in supervising crew, dispersing daily crew work assignments, and participating in the maintenance of the golf courses.

• Ensures golf course grounds are maintained at pristine, tournament quality conditions
• Assists in supervising and training a crew of 20 plus employees
• Maintains and directs repairs to irrigation system
• Ensures that all fertilizer and pesticide applications are applied and recorded according to the product label
• Operates and maintains golf course equipment when necessary
• Follows all state and local safety and environmental standards
• Other duties as directed.

Requirements

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of turf, soil, fertilizers, pesticides, golf course equipment and irrigation technology
• Possess strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule and long hours when necessary
• Keen attention to detail and strong sense of urgency

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• 2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Facilities Maintenance or related field preferred but not mandatory
• SC Certified pesticide applicators license or able to obtain one within 60 days.

SENSORY/PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Endure long hours of being exposed to all types of weather conditions
• Required to walk and stand for lengthy periods of time
• Frequently requires the ability to bend, squat, twist, kneel, and climb
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 lbs.