1st Assistant Superintendent

Reynolds Lake Oconee•Greensboro, GA

17d

About The Position

Through communication with the Superintendent as well as personal observations the Assistant Superintendent prepares and executes a daily schedule Monitors staff performance, documents necessary observations, monitors quality and quantity of work and provides input to staff Ensures a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing OSHA and EPA regulations and federal and state laws Supervises and participates in the set up and monitoring of irrigation system, pump station and all necessary inventories Scouts the golf course on a regular basis for insect, weed, and disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with Superintendent unless situation dictates otherwise Develops, implements and trains golf course employees on departmental policy and training manuals Provides orientation to new employees on departmental policy Coordinates, schedules, and inspects projects performed by outside vendors. Communicates with the Superintendent when any changes or delays occur other than scheduled Competent with irrigation management for cool season turf varieties Develops and maintains complete record documentation for the golf course operation in conjunction with the Golf Course Superintendent Provides input on projects, staff development, employee evaluations, discipline and termination issues and wage increases Assists with applicant interviews and Human Resource issues with the department Attends seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development Receives and makes suggestions for improvements to procedure, equipment, etc Should be familiar with office related computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word Serves as departmental liaison between other departments and committees, e.g. Safety Complete and submit monthly Highlights Report to Superintendent and Director Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of Associate Degree or Certificate in Turfgrass Science or related field from an accredited college, BS Degree preferred
Minimum of two years experience at an assistant level and a total of five years experience in golf course maintenance
Total familiarity with calibration procedures for all applicable turf equipment such as sprayers and spreaders
Ability to write reports and attend meetings at intervals.
Confident and conversant with all areas of course maintenance
Must be able to competently operate all pieces of turf maintenance equipment as well as train and select employees for their proper use
In conduct and department, the assistant should set an example for the staff
Possess a Georgia Pesticide Applicators License in Category 24
Ability to lead and motivate staff

Responsibilities

Prepares and executes a daily schedule
Monitors staff performance, documents necessary observations, monitors quality and quantity of work and provides input to staff
Ensures a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing OSHA and EPA regulations and federal and state laws
Supervises and participates in the set up and monitoring of irrigation system, pump station and all necessary inventories
Scouts the golf course on a regular basis for insect, weed, and disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with Superintendent unless situation dictates otherwise
Develops, implements and trains golf course employees on departmental policy and training manuals
Provides orientation to new employees on departmental policy
Coordinates, schedules, and inspects projects performed by outside vendors.
Communicates with the Superintendent when any changes or delays occur other than scheduled
Competent with irrigation management for cool season turf varieties
Develops and maintains complete record documentation for the golf course operation in conjunction with the Golf Course Superintendent
Provides input on projects, staff development, employee evaluations, discipline and termination issues and wage increases
Assists with applicant interviews and Human Resource issues with the department
Attends seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development
Receives and makes suggestions for improvements to procedure, equipment, etc
Should be familiar with office related computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word
Serves as departmental liaison between other departments and committees, e.g. Safety
Complete and submit monthly Highlights Report to Superintendent and Director
Other duties as assigned