Assistant Golf Course Superintendent — Turf & Grounds Lead

Air Force Materiel Command; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Materiel Command is seeking a qualified candidate for a golf course maintenance leadership role at the Muroc Lake Golf Course on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The position emphasizes turf propagation, irrigation management, pest control, and staff supervision in a federal facilities setting.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in ground maintenance operations, knowledge of turf care chemicals, and strong written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance with knowledge of turf propagation, cultivation, course equipment and mechanics, irrigation and drainage systems.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles to supervise grounds staff.
• Knowledge of grass seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, soil and sand mixtures.
• Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendent's Association is highly desirable.
• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• State and Federal pesticide certification or licensing desirable.
• Knowledge of golf course construction and maintenance techniques desirable.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Irrigation systems

Pesticide certification

Horticulture knowledge

Job description

The Air Force Materiel Command is seeking a qualified candidate for a golf course maintenance leadership role at the Muroc Lake Golf Course on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The position emphasizes turf propagation, irrigation management, pest control, and staff supervision in a federal facilities setting.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in ground maintenance operations, knowledge of turf care chemicals, and strong written and oral communication.