Superintendent Tanglewood Golf Course

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Golf privileges

Job summary

Tanglewood Golf Course seeks a Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance operations and improve the grounds. The role collaborates with the Golf Shop Manager and owners to build daily work schedules and coordinate equipment with the team.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of golf course or turf experience, strong physical stamina, a valid driver's license, and solid communication and organizational skills. Housing may be provided, and golf privileges are included under the package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years on a golf course or turf-related field.
• Able to perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and operate a vehicle safely.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to perform calibration calculations and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and clear communications.
• Train others in proper procedures and maintenance tasks.
• Keep equipment, grounds and buildings clean, organized and safe.
• Expand turf grass culture knowledge and course conditioning techniques.
• Assist in safety practices per regulations and PPE use.
• Maintain awareness of pump station and irrigation components; perform head/pipe repairs.
• Locate valves and irrigation features; sod work after repairs.
• Communicate professionally with owners, management, staff, suppliers, and players.

Skills

Golf course experience

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical/calibration skills

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

Irrigation knowledge

Job description

Golf Course Superintendent at Tanglewood Golf Course in Pulaski, PA

The purpose of this employment is to improve the golf course and grounds.

This is a key position within the Golf Course Maintenance Department for the season typically beginning March 1 and concluding Nov. 1.The right candidate will take a lay-off during the winter months and return the following season. Work directly with the Golf Shop Manager and owners to help develop a daily work schedule and coordinate the related activities and necessary equipment with the team.Assist in the training of seasonal golf course employees along with participation in construction projects as well as specific maintenance activities on the golf course, clubhouse and grounds.

Hourly rate based upon experience starting at $22.50/hour with overtime and a half after 40 hours in 7 day period or up to $45,000 per season (7 months). Must be available to work 1/2 days weekend mornings. We strive to schedule 2 consecutive days off per week, typically Wednesday – Thursday depending upon weather and project requirements. 5 days paid vacation are included each calendar year. Golf privileges include greens and cart fees, Mon-Fri anytime and Sat, Sun & Holidays after 2 pm. Guests are not included. Housing can be provided as part of employment package for the right candidate. Uniforms and other personal equipment are not provided.

This job description is neither definitive nor restrictive and may be modified at any time to meet changing needs.An employee holding this position may be required to perform other, on the job related duties as requested.The purpose of this listing is to accurately describe and communicate the expectations the owners have for the position.

Scope of Job/Core responsibilities:

• Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications.
• Perform all functions and routine golf course maintenance activities.Thoroughly train others in the proper procedures required to perform each task.
• Keep all equipment, grounds and buildings clean, organized and safe.
• Have a strong understanding and continue to expand in turf grass culture, course conditioning, and construction.Continue educational development by staying up to date on new technologies.
• Assist in establishing, promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Insure that personal protective equipment is worn as prescribed and required. Operate within all company, county, state and federal regulations.
• Posses a basic knowledge of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components involving the ongoing pump station maintenance.
• Perform basic irrigation head and related pipe repairs.
• Know the locations and continue to locate valves, quick couplers, sprinkler heads and pipes.
• Cut, fill in, compact and resetting of sod after repairs.
• Communicate in a professional manner including to owners, subordinates, management, other team on property, suppliers, guests and players.

Skill Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years experience on a golf course or turf related industry
• Ability to perform physical labor. May be required to complete activities as bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. May need to lift 50 lbs. or more frequently.
• Ability to carry out and communicate to others in detailed, written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematic calculations accurately especially calibration techniques.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Must possess logical and scientific thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to visually inspect golf course conditions and report findings.
• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

About Tanglewood Golf Course

Public 18 hole golf course in Pulaski, PA. Family owned and operated.