Assistant Superintendent

Arizona Small Business Association - ASBA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Starr Pass Golf Club in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Assistant Superintendent to join our golf maintenance team. You will oversee course maintenance and construction, ensuring high-quality turf and landscape standards are met.

You will work with the Superintendent to plan budgets, supervise staff, and manage putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers. Valid licenses and safe work practices are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or AA in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/ soil science required.
• Three to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance and construction of the golf course and ensures turf grass is repaired and maintained to standards.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Plans, organizes and directs maintenance and construction of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities and costs; assists with reports.
• Coordinates with supervisor on budgets, equipment, and vendor selection.
• Ensures safety procedures and licenses are obtained and followed.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or AA in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/ soil science

Job description

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Assistant Superintendent

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Description

Starr Pass Golf Club, located in Tucson, AZ, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Superintendant!

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.

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.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Environment/Noise

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, Pesticide Application 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.

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.

Benefits & Other Compensation

• 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, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

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.

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 .