Assistant Superintendent

Troon•Plainsboro, NJ

About The Position

The Meadows at Middlesex County in Plainsboro, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Assistant Superintendent to help maintain and improve golf course playability. The position offers the opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property organization. The Meadows is an 18-hole public golf course designed by Tom Fazio in 1980, hosting approximately 28,000 rounds annually. It is owned by Middlesex County and managed by Troon. The Assistant Superintendent participates in all aspects of golf course maintenance, including daily maintenance and construction projects, and reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. The role includes hands-on work with grounds staff, turf conditions, irrigation, equipment, and course improvement projects. The hourly pay is $25.00, plus overtime. Benefits include a full health benefit package, education and licensing allowance, full playing privileges, uniforms, and PTO/vacation. Troon is a global club management company specializing in golf, hospitality, and residential communities, with more than 900 locations across 45+ states and 27+ countries.

Requirements

Must be able to acquire a New Jersey Pesticide Applicator License.

Nice To Haves

Turfgrass degree or certificate preferred.
Three or more years of golf course work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent with staff management, capital project management, contractor coordination, and purchasing supplies, tools, and chemicals.
Manage golf course maintenance staff hands-on, scout for turf pest and disease pressures, perform irrigation repairs and improvements, and operate equipment.
Plan and delegate direction to grounds staff in the Superintendent’s absence.
Promote a safe work environment through regular equipment training.
Support the planning and execution of course improvement projects, including irrigation upgrades and tree removal, using in-house staff and outside contractors.
Implement and oversee fertilizer and pesticide applications.