Superintendent

Troon; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Troon is hiring a Golf Course Superintendent at Antelope Hills in Prescott, AZ. You will lead maintenance operations, manage budgets, oversee greens and turf programs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires an AA or higher in agronomy/ horticulture or equivalent experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will supervise a diverse team and coordinate seasonal tasks from winterization to spring prep.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from 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/soil science).
• Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science.
• Ability to read and speak English is required to perform the job duties.
• 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.
• Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location).
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures proper training and licenses for safe job performance; addresses environmental concerns.
• Manages winterization and spring preparations; coordinates turf care and irrigation repairs.
• Operates and maintains irrigation systems, pumps, and related equipment.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Equipment maintenance

Vendor management

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Antelope Hills GC
Prescott, AZ 86301, USA

Description

Antelope Hills, in Prescott AZ, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Superintendent! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part ofTroon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

• 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.
• Keep 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. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2 nd 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.
• Plans, organizes directs, and performs related tasks to the timely minimization of winter turf damage including but not limited to:
• Coordinates the aggressive spring preparations: turf cleaning, irrigation repairs, seeding, sodding, and spot fertility programs.
• Safely operates to snowmobile and tracked side by side machine(s) to monitor and groom the course during winteroperations.
• Plans and directs proper winterization of the golf course including and fencing, tarping, end-of-season agronomy practices, and chemical applications.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots any transfer pumps, irrigations ditches, intakes, diversion structures, and motors associated with the golf course water delivery system.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from 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/soil science).

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks and sits. Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears. Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells. Regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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