Assistant Superintendent

Rouge; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rouge Park Golf Course in Detroit, MI seeks a Full-Time Assistant Superintendent to lead maintenance and course construction, ensuring turf standards and quality play. You will work with the Superintendent on annual maintenance budgets, supervise staff, and plan greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers; manage planting and cultural practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's/AA in agronomy or related field and 3–4 years experience; valid driver's license; strong English and Microsoft Office skills;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/AA in agronomy, horticulture, or related field; 3–4 years related experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff and managing budgets.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to work outdoors in varied weather.
• Strong English communication and basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and construction of the golf course to established standards.
• Assist in budget and capital plan management.
• Supervise maintenance staff and coordinate daily duties.
• Plan maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, licensing, and regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

English communication

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/ soil science

Associate’s degree (AA) in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rouge Park Golf Course
11701 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48228, USA

Rouge Park Golf Course
11701 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48228, USA

Rouge Park Golf Course in Detroit, MI is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Superintendent! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation:$55k

General Purpose:

Oversees the maintenance and construction of the golf course (or courses) and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.

• 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:

• Valid Driver’s License

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.

Benefits & Other Compensation:
This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)

Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

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 atwww.troon.com .

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