Assistant Superintendent

Santa Clara Development Corporation; New Mexico; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Development Corporation seeks an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to support daily maintenance and operations at our New Mexico course. You will supervise grounds crew, coordinate irrigation, and assist in budget and project planning.

The position requires a high school diploma with turf-management experience, English fluency, and a valid driver license. Knowledge of pesticide applications and equipment handling is preferred. This is outdoor work with varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Technical school certificate or degree in agronomy, horticulture, or turf grass management preferred, and a minimum of 3-5 years of golf course experience in a management role.
• Driver license required.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and supervising maintenance on course property; schedules work; supervises employees and equipment.
• Instructs equipment operators on operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
• Supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment.
• Supervises and participates in operation of pumps and irrigation controls; involved with irrigation and drainage systems.
• Maintain shop area neat and observe safe working conditions; stay updated with industry trends and education.
• Keep all areas clean and sanitized as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate or degree in agronomy, horticulture, or turf grass management

Tools

Irrigation controls

Mowing equipment operation

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

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Assistant Superintendent

SUMMARY :

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. Under Superintendent supervision, the assistant directs and participates in the maintenance of the course’s greens, tees, fairways, rough, and paths; supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment, and does related work as required. The assistant may serve in the superintendent capacity during his/her absence, and modify daily assignments as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in the planning and supervising the maintenance on course property; schedules work; and supervises the employees and the use of the equipment.
• Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
• Supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the operation of pumps and irrigation controls, is directly involved with the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Maintain shop working area neat in an orderly fashion, observe and maintain safe working conditions in compliance will all laws.
• Ability to keep current with industry trends and continue with education and training throughout career.
• Keep all areas clean and sanitized as directed.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required.
• Technical school certificate or degree in agronomy, horticulture, or turf grass management preferred, and a minimum of 3-5 years of golf course experience in a management role. Driver license required.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate fluently in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Employee must be able to work in a standing position for long periods up to 5 hours.

The Employee will frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move 100 pounds.

The work environment is outdoors on the golf course.

The temperature and weather conditions of the work area are affected by outside conditions.

Maintenance shops will have odors from fertilizers, pesticides, and equipment fluids. Areas where landscaping equipment are stored may have grass and other landscaping clippings and dirt on the floor.

Machinery may contain dirt, oil, and/or grease.

Levels of interaction:

• Face-to-face / in person: High level of interaction with other employees, high with guests and vendors.
• Telephone interaction: High level of interaction with employees, vendors and guests.