Director of Agronomy

Genesis Distribution; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Benefits package for associates and.4

401K matching program

Flexible scheduling

Zusammenfassung

Crescent Hotels & Resorts invites a Director of Agronomy to join the Colonial Williamsburg Resort team in Williamsburg, VA. You will lead maintenance of resort golf courses, supervise turf and landscaping, and manage budgets and vendor contracts.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of experience in golf course maintenance, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of irrigation, fertilization, and drainage systems.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of experience in golf course maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of constructing/maintaining tees, fairways, bunkers and greens.
• Experience with turf production, planting and care of plants, shrubs and trees.
• Familiarity with fertilizers, pest control, drainage and irrigation systems.

Aufgaben

• Supervise mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways and related areas.
• Direct planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf; supervise landscaping and irrigation systems.
• Oversee equipment repair shop operations and budgeted capex planning.
• Hire, train and direct staff; prepare reports and annual budget.

Kenntnisse

Golf course maintenance

Budgeting and cost control

Staff management and leadership

Irrigation systems

Turf management and horticulture

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Colonial Williamsburg
310 S England St
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Description

From the Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg mission that “the future may learn from the past” is part of everything we do. Colonial Williamsburg boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guests homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa and fitness center. Crescent Hotels and Resorts is seeking an experienced individual to join our team at the Colonial Williamsburg Resort to fill the position of Director of Agronomy to oversee the maintenance, operation, and management of resort golf courses.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Supervise the mowing, watering and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways and related areas.
• Supervise the planting, fertilizing and maintenance of turf.
• Supervise the installation and care of golf course landscaping including trees, shrubs, grasses, ornamental plants, water features, irrigations systems, etc.
• Generally supervise the operation of equipment repair shop.
• Layout and direct the construction of greens, bunkers, tees and fairways as needed.
• Basic computer skills to create personnel and cost estimates for the annual Agronomy budget.
• Order supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Work with vendors and contractors to obtain bids, and schedule and complete contracted work.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term Capex planning.
• Ensure preventive maintenance practices are being followed to care for all assets.
• Hire, train, plan, assign and direct the work of others.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Maintain effective employee, Member and public relations.

Qualifications we are seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree or four to six years of experience in golf course maintenance.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of:
  • Construction and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, bunkers, and greens
  • Production and maintenance of the types of turf used on golf courses
  • Planting, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees
  • Proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners
  • Herbicides and pest control methods and materials
  • Drainage control methods
  • Water and irrigation systems including wells, pumps and automatic controls
  • Construction and maintenance of golf cart paths
• Ability to maintain tees, fairways, bunkers, greens, and appurtenances to an acceptable standard of golf course play.
• Should have a participating knowledge of the game of golf.

Here is what we offer to all of our associates:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & their family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to help you with work/life balance
• Opportunity to grow with us, a top rated company on Glassdoor
• Discounts to any of our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• A workplace that you can be proud of, where you are valued, trusted and supported by the team

Our Differences Are What Makes Us Great!

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

All candidates hired will be required to provide proof of vaccination to the Company. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation to any individual who is not able to comply with this vaccination requirement due to a disability or other protected ground.

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