Golf Course Superintendent – Albuquerque | Up to $120k

NCSL International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance, budgeting, and turf management for a premier course managed under Troon’s global leadership. You will oversee greens, tees, and fairways, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an AA or equivalent and 2–5 years of related experience, with a preference for agronomy/horticulture background and a pesticide license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, or plant/soil science.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Pesticide license preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Plans, organizes, and directs 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 maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs; prepares reports.
• Implements 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 that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations; directly addresses all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemicals and fertilizers used on the course.
• Manages department members that may include, but are not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head 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.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Pesticide license

Education

AA or equivalent

Degree preference in agronomy/horticulture/soil science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance, budgeting, and turf management for a premier course managed under Troon’s global leadership. You will oversee greens, tees, and fairways, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an AA or equivalent and 2–5 years of related experience, with a preference for agronomy/horticulture background and a pesticide license.