Assistant Superintendent

TurfNet; Marco Island (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Available

PTO

Uniforms

401K

Holiday Bonus

Job summary

Island Country Club is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to work under the golf course superintendent, oversee maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, and bunkers, and supervise equipment and staff. The role may assume superintendent duties during the supervisor's absence.

Responsibilities include planning, supervising pesticide applications, irrigation systems, and pumps, plus coordinating safety and personnel management while maintaining high turf standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years as Spray or Irrigation Tech, or 2nd Assistant.
• Proficiency in scheduling maintenance and preparing concise reports.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and may require pesticide licensing.
• Weekend and holiday work is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, set up, and bunkers; schedule work and supervise staff and equipment.
• Instruct equipment operators; supervise pesticide applications and calibrate application equipment; maintain irrigation and drainage systems.
• Collaborate with superintendent to achieve high standards and team goals.
• Assist in personnel management, safety, and discipline.
• Direct mechanics on golf course equipment when needed.
• Adjust daily schedules based on professional judgment.

Skills

Team leadership

Equipment operation

Pesticide application

Irrigation systems

Scheduling

Safety management

Education

Pesticide applicator certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The assistant golf course superintendent reports directly to the golf course superintendent. Under the superintendent’s supervision, the assistant superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course areas, including but not limited to tees, greens, fairways, course set up and bunkers; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence.

Job Tasks/Duties:

• Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, course set up and bunkers; schedules work; and supervises the associates and the use of the equipment.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operate and calibrates pesticide application equipment; and supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Strongly motivated to align and partner with superintendent to complete all tasks to the highest standards and achieve team goals.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety and personnel discipline.
• May need to direct head and assistant mechanics on issues relating to golf course equipment.
• May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works in outside weather conditions, and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The associate is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

Disclosure Statement:

No one Job Description, for any one position, can possibly encompass all responsibilities, which may be requested. The above Job Description defined, is a summary of the major responsibilities of the position. The objective of any position is to effectively provide the services and support for Island Country Club.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Employment Type

Full-time

• Health, Dental, and Vison Available
• PTO
• Uniforms
• 401K
• Holiday Bonus

Experience Requirements

2 years as Spray or Irrigation Tech, or 2nd Assistant

Educational Requirements

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by superintendent.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; and maintain effective employee and public relations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
• The assistant superintendent will be required to work on weekends and holidays

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