Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Wicomico Shores Golf Course; Mechanicsville (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Office of Tourism Development seeks an experienced grounds supervisor to support daily golf course maintenance, supervise crew members, and ensure high-quality playing conditions. The role covers turf management, irrigation operation, and on-site leadership in the superintendent's absence.

The position includes overseeing budgets, equipment use, safety compliance, and record-keeping while coordinating staffing and daily operations in a county setting.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of job-related experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of turf grass culture and course conditioning.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage daily grounds operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance and supervise staff on golf course grounds.
• Oversee turf management, mowing, fertilization, and chemical applications.
• Operate irrigation systems and heavy equipment safely.
• Plan staffing, monitor safety inspections, and maintain records.

Skills

Turf grass management

Staff supervision

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Communication skills

Budget awareness

Education

Two years related experience or equivalent training

Tools

Irrigation systems operation

Job description

Salary: $59,114.00 - $62,067.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Job Summary

Supports the Superintendent in managing daily maintenance, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality playing conditions. Key responsibilities include turf management (mowing, fertilization, chemical applications), irrigation system operation, and overseeing maintenance crews. Act as the on-site grounds leader in the Superintendent's absence.
The hiring salary for this position is $59,114 - $62,067 annually.

Essential Functions

• Have a strong understanding of turf grass culture, course conditioning, construction and reconstruction, the proper use of fertilizers and pesticides as well as irrigation equipment operation and maintenance;
• In absence of the Course Superintendent lead maintenance efforts for golf course
• Supervises personnel in various maintenance job responsibilities;
• Operates all equipment; instructs others on safety operations and proper use;
• Purchases necessary parts, tools, and supplies to support the shop and golf course maintenance in accordance with County policy;
• Help plan, schedule and monitor all daily operations including insuring adequate staffing schedules for daily needs as well as coordination of leave requests;
• Maintains records of minor and major maintenance repairs and safety inspections;
• Assists with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budget for golf course;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
• Expert knowledge of machinery required to maintain the golf course;
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and members of the public;
• Ability to safely operate various heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating equipment as well as for ensuring public safety;
• Ability to supervise and motivate subordinate staff;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.

Education and Experience

• Two years or more of job-related experience;
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid Maryland Pesticide Applicator certificate or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from date of employment;
• Must pass a physical examination prior to employment.
• Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations.
• Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work requires constant physical effort including some lifting or handling of heavy tools or materials of 60 pounds or more in addition to driving heavy vehicles.
Work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective gear such as boots, gloves, and goggles; may require working in adverse weather conditions.

Full salary range for this position is $59,114 - $101,691 annually. The full salary range does not reflect the anticipated hiring salary for this position. The anticipated hiring range is $59,114 - $62,067annually, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.