Assistant in Training/Second Assistant

Troon • Saint Michaels, MD

1d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Links at Perry Cabinis excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality, highly detailed oriented and fast paced environment. Key Responsibilities of the 2nd Assistant Superintendent: Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying and fertilizer equipment. Reads, understands and keeps current up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS). Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with governmental regulations. Responsible for ensuring the safety and direction of chemical/fertilizer handlers and/or helpers. Maintains log of applications and files related reports. Responsible for hand spraying and maintaining proper mixing amounts and application techniques. Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of chemicals/fertilizers that are being applied. Ensures proper calibration of all spraying/fertilizing equipment. Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties. Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations. Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns. Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Environmental Technician. Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs. Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. Regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid pesticide application license.
• Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a collegiate turf program.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying and fertilizer equipment.
• Reads, understands and keeps current up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with governmental regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and direction of chemical/fertilizer handlers and/or helpers.
• Maintains log of applications and files related reports.
• Responsible for hand spraying and maintaining proper mixing amounts and application techniques.
• Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of chemicals/fertilizers that are being applied.
• Ensures proper calibration of all spraying/fertilizing equipment.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.
• Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Environmental Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.
• Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Housing may be provided at $100/week based on availability
• Uniforms Provided
• Bonuses and fees paid for completion of the following: MD Pest License, MD Nutrient Management License, GCSAA ASGS Certification, Toro Lynx Irrigation Training and Educational Seminar, GCSAA Membership Dues, ESASGCS Membership Dues and Monthly Meetings, GCSAA and ESAGCS Conference Attendance and travel
• Additional on the job training and experience in the following: Pesticide and Nutrient Application, Inventory, and Ordering, Payroll Management, Budgeting and Accounting, Crew Management and Logistics, Leadership Training, Safety Training and Leadership of Program, Irrigation Repair and Maintenance, Equipment Setup and Assignments, Project Planning and Oversite
• Included in High Level Visionary and Operations Meetings
• Data and Record Keeping - including the GS3 and Deacon Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree