ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

FOUNDERS GROUP MCC•Longs, SC

5d•$44,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities • Direct and participate in the maintenance of the golf course greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, and cart paths. • Directly supervise all full time and part time workers assigned to his or her course. • Training of all new employees. • Through communication with the superintendent as well as personal observations, the assistant shall prepare and execute a daily schedule. • Monitor staff performance, document necessary observations, monitor quality and quantity of work and provides input to staff. • Ensure a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing all policies and procedures. • Supervise and participate in the set up and monitoring of irrigation system, pump station and all necessary inventories. • Scout the golf course on a regular basis for insect, weed, disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with superintendent unless situation dictates otherwise. • Assist in the operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. • Provide input on projects, staff development, employee evaluations, discipline and termination issues and wage increases, and the hiring of new employees. • Attend seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development. • Receive and make suggestions for improvements to procedures, equipment, etc. • Make applications of pesticides, fertilizers, and seed, including the proper documentation of all applications, and the safe handling and storage of all pesticides and fertilizers. • Assist mechanic as needed. • Promote a positive relationship with team members in all departments and divisions. • Additional duties as assigned. Safety Responsibilities and Requirements • Actively demonstrate, encourage, and model safety rules and guidelines in accordance with state and federal law, using personal protective equipment as required. • Report safety or hazard concerns to management immediately. • Report any work-related injury to management immediately. • Take personal responsibility for safety every day.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in golf course maintenance or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of turfgrass management and irrigation systems.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Proficiency in maintenance software and tools.

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in the maintenance of the golf course greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, and cart paths.
Directly supervise all full time and part time workers assigned to his or her course.
Training of all new employees.
Through communication with the superintendent as well as personal observations, the assistant shall prepare and execute a daily schedule.
Monitor staff performance, document necessary observations, monitor quality and quantity of work and provides input to staff.
Ensure a safe and clean work environment for all employees by enforcing all policies and procedures.
Supervise and participate in the set up and monitoring of irrigation system, pump station and all necessary inventories.
Scout the golf course on a regular basis for insect, weed, disease problems. Diagnose any observations and take corrective action after discussion with superintendent unless situation dictates otherwise.
Assist in the operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
Provide input on projects, staff development, employee evaluations, discipline and termination issues and wage increases, and the hiring of new employees.
Attend seminars and workshops for continued professional growth and development.
Receive and make suggestions for improvements to procedures, equipment, etc.
Make applications of pesticides, fertilizers, and seed, including the proper documentation of all applications, and the safe handling and storage of all pesticides and fertilizers.
Assist mechanic as needed.
Promote a positive relationship with team members in all departments and divisions.
Additional duties as assigned.
Actively demonstrate, encourage, and model safety rules and guidelines in accordance with state and federal law, using personal protective equipment as required.
Report safety or hazard concerns to management immediately.
Report any work-related injury to management immediately.
Take personal responsibility for safety every day.