Assistant Superintendent
About The Position
Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course and landscape grounds and performs related work as required. May serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during his/hers absence. Assists in planning, laying out and supervising the maintenance of the golf course and landscape grounds. Schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of equipment. Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of the mowing and other equipment. Supervises pesticide applications and or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment. Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline including hiring and termination. May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED).
- Two-year turf degree or equivalent work experience and/or training.
- Three years golf course maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways, rough and bunkers; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivation, pruning and caring for annuals, 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.
- Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee and public relations.
- Requires oral and written communication skills.
- Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, field days and trade shows.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a current Florida Restricted Pesticide License and Greens Industries BMP certificate within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assists in planning, laying out and supervising the maintenance of the golf course and landscape grounds.
- Schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of equipment.
- Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of the mowing and other equipment.
- Supervises pesticide applications and or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment.
- Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
- Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline including hiring and termination.
- May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
