Assistant Golf Course Superintendent: Turf & Maintenance Leader

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogwood Trace Golf Course in Petesburg, VA seeks an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist the Superintendent in all phases of golf maintenance and agronomic operations, mechanical repairs, and maintenance personnel at the Dogwood Trace Golf Course.

The role requires an associate’s degree in agronomy or related field, 2 years of experience at a similar level, and the ability to obtain Virginia pesticide and fertilizer applicator certificates within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in agronomy or related field.
• Requires 2 years’ experience as an assistant or second assistant golf course superintendent in the Mid-Atlantic transition zone.
• Must have or obtain a Virginia commercial pesticide applicator certificate within 90 days.
• Must have or obtain Virginia commercial fertilizer applicator certificate within 90 days.
• Candidate must have high mechanical background.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, wetlands, and buildings on the facility grounds.
• Supervises and performs all maintenance and repairs to equipment including grinding reels, bed knives, and blades.
• Supervises and performs all applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the grounds in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises and performs all irrigation repairs.
• Trains subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment.
• Assists superintendent in long term planning, capital improvements, and purchasing.

Skills

Mechanical background

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in agronomy or related field

Job description

Dogwood Trace Golf Course in Petesburg, VA seeks an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to assist the Superintendent in all phases of golf maintenance and agronomic operations, mechanical repairs, and maintenance personnel at the Dogwood Trace Golf Course.

The role requires an associate’s degree in agronomy or related field, 2 years of experience at a similar level, and the ability to obtain Virginia pesticide and fertilizer applicator certificates within 90 days.