Assistant Superindendent

Troon; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerfield Golf Club in Newark, DE, affiliated with Troon, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our golf-course maintenance team. You will assist in planning, budgeting, and directing maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers while supervising staff and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role offers growth in a fast-paced hospitality-focused property, with responsibilities spanning plant care, equipment upkeep, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/AA degree or equivalent with 3–4 years related experience.
• Degree preference in agronomy/horticulture/plant/soil science.
• Strong planning and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent to manage annual maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Supervise maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Plan and direct maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers.
• Oversee planting and care of turf grasses and ornamental plants.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and procurement stay within budget.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on maintenance activities.
• Ensure licensing and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate snow removal where location requires.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree / AA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Deerfield Golf Club
507 Thompson Station Rd
Newark, DE 19711, USA

Deerfield Golf Club
507 Thompson Station Rd
Newark, DE 19711, USA

Deerfield Golf Club, located in Newark, DE, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an Assistant Superindendent! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part ofTroon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

• Works with the Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Assists in the planning, organizing and direction of the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants.
• Ensures that construction equipment is properly maintained.
• Assists in the procurement of supplies and materials and ensures costs remain within budgetary limitations.
• Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assists with the preparation of required prepares reports.
• Follows sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location).
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree, Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks and sits. Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears. Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells. Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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