Superintendent

Antelope Hills Golf Courses; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Hills Golf Courses is seeking a Superintendent to lead the golf course maintenance operations, agronomic planning, budgeting, equipment oversight, and regulatory compliance, with focus on winterization and seasonal turf protection.

Responsibilities include directing greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers projects, ensuring safety and policy adherence, and managing a team of greenskeepers, mechanics, irrigation technicians, and foremen.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is required or equivalent experience.
• Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Pesticide Application License required.
• Ability to read and speak English required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is desirable.
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance and construction of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervise planting and cultural practices for turf grasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
• Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procure supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and costs and prepare reports.
• Coordinate snow removal depending upon facility location.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Provide training and development for associates.

Skills

English fluency

Office software

Physical stamina

Education

AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Degree in agronomy/horticulture/plant science/soil science

Tools

Pesticide Application License

Driver's License

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Antelope Hills is seeking a Superintendent to contribute to a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property organization. This role oversees golf course maintenance operations, agronomic planning, budgeting, equipment oversight, regulatory compliance, and seasonal turf protection and winterization activities.

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 required.
• Pesticide Application License required.
• Ability to read and speak English required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

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 planting and cultural practices for turf grasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
• Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procure supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Maintain 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 company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure proper training and/or licenses for associates and address environmental concerns.
• Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of chemicals and fertilizers used on the course.
• Manage department team members including superintendent support staff, mechanics, technicians, operators, foremen, greenskeepers, and irrigation technicians.
• Provide orientation, training, and ongoing development for associates.
• Plan and perform tasks to minimize winter turf damage.
• Coordinate spring turf cleaning, irrigation repairs, seeding, sodding, and fertility programs.
• Safely operate winter monitoring and grooming equipment.
• Plan and direct winterization of the golf course including fencing, tarping, agronomy practices, and chemical applications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot transfer pumps, irrigation ditches, intakes, diversion structures, and motors associated with the golf course water delivery system.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and incorporate safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.