Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge•Baton Rouge, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a technical supervisory position assisting the Golf Course Superintendent with the overall maintenance operation at one of BREC's Golf Courses.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or equivalent.
LA Chemical applicators license must be obtained within (6) months of hire date.
Valid LA driver's license.
3 years' experience in landscape maintenance, athletic field maintenance, golf maintenance or personnel management with at least one year supervisory experience.
Knowledge of turf grass culture & maintenance
Experience with turf maintenance equipment & irrigation systems
Keen eye for detail and ability to prioritize work
Skill in the operation of light to heavy golf maintenance equipment
Basic computer skills
Ability to train staff and develop staff on technical tasks
Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to operate a BREC vehicle to perform the essential duties.

Nice To Haves

Vo-tech school diploma or associates degree.
Turf mgmt., horticulture, or in Science related Discipline
In addition to chemical license, member of GCSAA or LMGCSAA or equivalent
The ability to communicate in Spanish is not required but is viewed as advantageous.
5 or more years related experience.

Responsibilities

Assists the Golf Course Superintendent with the overall golf course maintenance operation.
Makes assignments and supervises daily work of maintenance employees.
Instructs and trains staff in correct operation of golf maintenance equipment.
Performs, assigns, and supervises equipment repair, maintenance and operation.
Performs, assigns, and supervises the application of chemicals and fertilizers.
Performs, assigns, and supervises special projects like drainage and irrigation improvements.
Purchases supplies and materials daily according to BREC procedures.
Trains and helps manage the training program.
Assists in maintaining the chemical/fertilization application records and MSDS inventory records.
Assists and maintains daily logs and employee attendance records.
Assists and maintains equipment, tool, and office inventories.