Assistant Superintendent

El Macero Country Club, Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of abs

Job summary

El Macero Country Club, Inc. in Davis, CA is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join the golf course maintenance team. The role reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and assists with day-to-day oversight of maintenance and agronomic practices for the golf course and adjacent grounds, including clubhouse landscaping.

The incumbent may serve in the Superintendent's capacity during absence. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of turf grass management experience and supervisory experience, with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of turf grass management experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• A four-year college degree preferred, but not required
• GCSAA Member or apprentice preferred but not required
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
• Must possess basic computer skills- Word and Excel
• Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and supervising for the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, roughs, and greens; performs maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for landscape.
• Responsible for daily golf course set up and presentation. Monitors irrigation functionality, participates in hand watering, daily system audits.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Supervise operations of golf course grounds crew to ensure proper procedures are completed and drive a fast pace in operational workflow while keeping safety as a top priority.
• A thorough understanding of calibration and proper use of various fertilizers, herbicides, pest control methods and materials is required.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, uphold records, and maintain effective employee and public relations with industry professionals and members.
• Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps, wells, irrigation system, reverse osmosis water treatment facility and drainage network.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluations, employee safety, personnel discipline, payroll and may modify the daily work schedule of direct reports based on professional interpretation.
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as directed by the supervisors.

Skills

Turf grass management

Supervisory experience

Budgeting knowledge

Word/Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Business aptitude

Education

Four-year degree

Job description

Overview

As a key member of the property's golf course maintenance team, the Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including but not limited to the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance of the complex. The Assistant Superintendent may serve in the Superintendent's capacity during his/her absence.

Experience Required

• 3+ years of turf grass management experience preferred
• Supervisory experience required
• A four-year college degree preferred, but not required
• GCSAA Member or apprentice preferred but not required
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense management
• Must possess basic computer skills- Word and Excel
• Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business
• Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail
• Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and supervising for the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, roughs, and greens; performs maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for landscape.
• Responsible for daily golf course set up and presentation. Monitors irrigation functionality, participates in hand watering, daily system audits.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Supervise operations of golf course grounds crew to ensure proper procedures are completed and drive a fast pace in operational workflow while keeping safety as a top priority.
• A thorough understanding of calibration and proper use of various fertilizers, herbicides, pest control methods and materials is required.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, uphold records, and maintain effective employee and public relations with industry professionals and members.
• Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps, wells, irrigation system, reverse osmosis water treatment facility and drainage network.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluations, employee safety, personnel discipline, payroll and may modify the daily work schedule of direct reports based on professional interpretation.
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as directed by the supervisors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence