2nd ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Mountain Shadows

Mountain Shadows Golf Maintenance•Paradise Valley, AZ

29d

About The Position

Landscapes Golf Management and The Short Course at Mountain Shadows are looking for a full time 2nd Assistant Superintendent. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate golf course professional to contribute to the maintenance and overall quality of our premier golf facilities while advancing their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. The Short Course at Mountain Shadows is an 18-hole par-3 golf course located at the base of Camelback Mountain. The course was ranked in the Top 10 short courses in the world by the PGA in October 2025. It is part of the top-ranked Mountain Shadows resort and serves as a prized amenity for resort guests and public golfers alike. Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart. We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations. LGM Values: Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com . JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and 1st Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in all turfgrass maintenance cultural practices and programs on the property.

Requirements

Requires working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to operate and maintain tools and machines associated with the upkeep of the golf course.
Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
Two or four-year turf grass management degree or related field preferred.
Minimum two years experience on golf course maintenance crew.
Basic understanding of irrigation system operation/repair

Nice To Haves

Previous fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide application/calibration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs equipment operators and ground maintenance personnel on the operation and care of mowing and all other equipment and tools.
Performs pesticide and fertilizer applications. Ability to operate and calibrate sprayer and spreader application equipment.
Directs and participates in the operation and maintenance of the irrigation and drainage systems.
Prepares daily assignments. Works directly with staff to see assignments are performed to level needed to maintain the golf course to acceptable playing conditions.
Makes decisions in absence of Golf Course Superintendent and First Assistant Superintendent.
Responsible for fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide and fungicide applications to the various course locations and comprehensive records of applications.
Obtains and upholds pesticide and/or fertilizer license.
Assists with recordkeeping of all maintenance practices on the golf course.
Complies with golf course etiquette rules.
Must be well mannered, display a smile at all times, greet guests, member and fellow employees when encountered, show appreciation to the guests and the members, and demonstrate a willingness to help guests and members at all times.
Possesses and understanding of the importance of safety and sees that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Administers the Safety Program.
Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.