Assistant Superintendent

Make Golf Your Career; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Make Golf Your Career is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent in Tucson, AZ to oversee maintenance, repairs and construction of the course to established standards. This role includes budgeting, staff supervision, planning greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The position requires a relevant degree, 3–4 years' experience, pesticide license, valid driver's license, and proficiency with MS Office; willingness to manage equipment, procurement, training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate degree or equivalent in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science.
• 3–4 years related experience and/or training.
• Degree preferred in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pesticide Application License.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift up to 50–100 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Superintendent to manage the annual maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Supervise and assist maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance and construction of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers.
• Supervise planting and cultural practices for turf grasses, trees and ornamentals.
• Ensure construction equipment is properly maintained.
• Assist in procurement of supplies and control costs within budget.
• Keep records of maintenance activities and costs and assist with reports.
• Follow purchasing procedures using preferred vendors when possible.
• Reconcile and code invoices, payroll and other documents.
• Coordinate snow removal as required by location.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Ensure associates obtain proper licenses and address environmental concerns.
• Manage department staff including Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Provide orientation and ongoing training for new associates.
• Monitor workload, productivity, costs and plan accordingly.

Skills

English language

Driver's License

Pesticide License

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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

Experience Required

• Bachelors degree, Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to four years related experience and/or training.
• Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pesticide Application License.
• Ability to read and speak English is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and sit; regularly use hands and arms; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with the Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed.
• Supervise and assist maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervise the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
• Ensure that construction equipment is properly maintained.
• Assist in procurement of supplies and materials and ensure costs remain within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assist with preparation of required reports.
• Follow sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors when possible.
• Reconcile and provide timely coding of all invoices, payroll, and other required documents.
• Coordinate snow removal depending upon facility location.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure associates obtain proper licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations, and address environmental concerns.
• Manage department members including Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assure effective orientation and training for new associates and develop ongoing training programs.
• Monitor business volume forecast and plan accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs, and other expenses.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.