Lead, Turf Grad

angc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

angc seeks an Agronomy support role to enhance daily golf course operations and maintenance. You will assist with pesticide and fertilizer applications, oversee water management concepts, and train crew members to follow proper procedures while focusing on quality and safety.

Normal schedule is 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to maintain course conditions for Members.

Qualifications

• Turfgrass management training and education.
• Irrigation construction repair and maintenance knowledge desired.
• Two to four years relevant working experience on a golf course.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two-year Turfgrass Management certificate or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license and/or completes the Club's internal motor vehicle training program.

Responsibilities

• Supports management staff with pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Aids in bent watch programs and water management theories.
• Assists, trains, and coaches crew members on job responsibilities and proper work procedures.
• Focuses on the course scout program and relays information to management staff.
• Balances operational risks with course quality and maintenance objectives.
• Supports facility maintenance and equipment cleanup.
• Assists with tissue sample analysis data entry.
• Supports Senior Director, Agronomy, and Assistants Superintendent in maintaining a healthy, well-groomed, playable golf course for Members.
• Maintains knowledge of required technical specialties.
• Seeks methods to reduce liabilities and improve quality of maintenance services.
• Ensures effective running of processes, programs, and projects.
• Performs other duties deemed important by management.

Skills

Turfgrass management

Irrigation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Turfgrass Management certificate (2-year)

Bachelor's Degree in Turfgrass Management

Job description

Supports management staff in assisting the golf course crew with daily operations. Serves as the primary pesticide applicator and provides leadership in fertilizer applications. Focuses on maintaining the big picture and takes necessary actions to balance risk and reward, ensuring successful outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports management staff with pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Aids in bent watch programs and water management theories.
• Supports daily maintenance operations by assisting, training, and coaching crew members on job responsibilities and proper work procedures.
• Focus on course scout program and relays information to management staff.
• Exercises sound judgment by balancing operational risks with course quality and maintenance objectives.
• Supports facility R & M and equipment clean up.
• Helps with tissue sample analysis data entry.
• Supports the Senior Director, Agronomy, and Assistants Superintendent in maintaining a healthy, well-groomed, enjoyable, and playable golf course for Members.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of required technical specialties.
• Seek methods to reduce organizational liabilities and improve the quality of maintenance services being provided.
• Ensures effective running of processes, programs, and projects.
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an important part of the job.

Physical Demands

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Constantly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to handle or lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly required to stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms and/or drive a golf cart.
• Use vision to perform activity such as but not limited to preparing and analyzing data and figures, visual inspection involving property maintenance, hazards, and safety violations, and/or operation of machines (including inspection).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:

• Turfgrass management training and education
• Irrigation construction repair and maintenance knowledge desired+

Relative Experience/Education:

• Two to four years relevant working experience on a golf course
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two-year certificate from an accredited Turfgrass Management program or related field; Bachelor's Degree in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred

Required License(s):

• Possess a valid driver's license and/or successfully completes the Club's internal motor vehicle training program

Projected Work Schedule:

Normal work hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.