Superintendent

Baylands Golf Links; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto, CA seeks a dedicated golf course maintenance supervisor to lead the upkeep of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers. You will oversee budgets, materials, and scheduling to ensure top course conditions and safety.

The role requires coordinating planting and cultural practices for turf, trees, and ornamentals, supervising a team of greenskeepers and irrigation staff, and maintaining equipment and records while ensuring compliance with regulations and safety

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 3–4 years related experience
• Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science
• Valid Driver's License and Pesticide Application License

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans
• Plan and direct maintenance and construction of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers
• Supervise planting and cultural practices for turf grasses, trees, and ornamentals
• Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained
• Procure supplies within budget
• Keep records of maintenance activities and costs and prepare reports
• Coordinate snow removal as needed
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Provide training for new associates and ongoing programs
• Maintain regular attendance and safe work practices

Skills

Reading English

Physical stamina

English speaking

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Degree in agronomy/ horticulture/ soil science preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Oversees the maintenance and construction of an 18 or 27 hole golf course with 2 to 3.5 million dollars in revenue and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.

Experience Required

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degree preference 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 regularly stand, walk, and sit; use hands; reach with arms and hands; talk or hear
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles, and frequently in outdoor weather conditions

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans
• Plan, organize, and direct 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 maintenance equipment is properly maintained
• Procure supplies and materials within budgetary limitations
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs and prepare reports
• Implement sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors when possible
• Reconcile and provide timely coding of 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 proper training and/or licenses are obtained to perform job tasks safely and within regulations; address environmental concerns
• Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of chemicals and fertilizers used on the course
• Manage department members including assistant superintendents, mechanics, environmental technicians, equipment operators, foremen, greenskeepers, and irrigation technicians
• Provide effective orientation and training for new associates and develop ongoing training programs
• 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