Golf Assistant Superintendent

City of Idaho Falls • Idaho Falls, ID

3d • $24 - $33

About The Position

The Golf Assistant Superintendent leads and directs crews responsible for upkeep, construction, maintenance, and beautification of golf course facilities, and may be assigned responsibility for specific course sections. The position works under the general supervision of a golf course superintendent and provides close supervision to seasonal laborers on projects.

The role supports the Head Superintendent in maintaining turf, landscapes, irrigation systems, buildings, facilities, and equipment; coordinating and inspecting staff assignments; and preparing maintenance reports and future-planning recommendations. It also involves communicating with staff and the public, enforcing City and maintenance policies and safety procedures, and performing seasonal work such as winterizing irrigation systems and operating a snow plow.

Work requires outdoor activity in varied weather and exposure to environmental hazards and dangerous equipment. Physical activities may include walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting, as well as strenuous labor. The listed pay range is $23.69–$32.98. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life coverage and retirement benefits through PERSI.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Turf Management or Plant Science, plus two years of experience in golf course facility construction, maintenance, upkeep, and beautification; alternatively, four years of seasonal golf course experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of turf and greens management; landscape and sprinkler system design; herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and pesticides and their proper application; related safety precautions; tree and sod removal and transplanting; landscape design and ground preparation; and the design, adjustment, operation, light maintenance, and routine repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Skill operating light equipment such as gang mowers, front-end loaders, tractors, and backhoes, and using hand and power tools for golf course maintenance.
• Ability to organize and direct a crew, evaluate work projects for efficiency and effectiveness, work outdoors in weather extremes, perform strenuous physical labor, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Valid Idaho driver's license.
• Must hold, or be able to obtain within six months, a valid Idaho State Public Pest Control and Herbicide Applicators License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and training golf maintenance staff and communicating with the public.
• Lead and direct crews performing upkeep, construction, maintenance, and beautification of golf course facilities.
• Communicate work assignments, expectations, and areas for improvement; inspect assignments for quality and completion; track staff issues and report to the Superintendent as requested.
• Serve as lead worker to help ensure scheduled course maintenance projects are completed on time and remain on schedule.
• Direct work crews and closely supervise seasonal laborers; train staff using operational manuals and other training aids, monitor performance, and identify additional training needs.
• Ensure employees follow equipment recommendations and safety procedures, and inspect their equipment practices periodically.
• Educate staff to work considerately around guests and the public, and periodically inspect their conduct and judgment.
• Follow and enforce City and maintenance policies and procedures, ensure staff are informed of them, and document policy variances as needed.
• Assist with maintaining turf and landscapes, including grounds construction, irrigation system installation and maintenance, and selection of irrigation components.
• Assess irrigation system performance, report flaws, coordinate and perform improvements and repairs, and ensure repairs meet applicable codes and are completed by certified professionals when required.
• Maintain golf course grounds, participate in construction of greens, tees, and fairways, and potentially relocate holes, bunkers, and tees.
• Assess course condition, health, and playability; supervise and perform mowing, verticutting, aerifying, watering, tree trimming, planting, fertilizing, and turf maintenance.
• Work with the Head Superintendent to schedule projects, assign and inspect staff work, and monitor turf conditions against recommended standards and plans.
• Observe course and facility conditions, report areas needing attention, assist with MSDS sheets as needed, and consult on chemical applications based on soil and turf tests.
• Ensure chemicals are applied safely and in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as winterizing sprinkler systems, flushing watering systems in spring, repairing equipment and facilities, assisting with tree trimming and removal, and operating a snow plow as needed.
• Coordinate winterization of irrigation systems with the Head Superintendent, recommend tree work, assign staff to repairs and projects, inspect results, and ensure work follows codes and safety guidelines.
• Help maintain buildings and facilities, including cleaning and making minor repairs and adjustments in restrooms and other areas; coordinate specialized repairs or remodels with the Building Maintenance Department.
• Operate golf course construction and maintenance equipment, perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs, keep a daily journal of maintenance activities, and inspect equipment for safe working condition.
• Document equipment and maintenance activities, schedule repairs and service with the City Garage, and perform or direct minor repairs and adjustments according to equipment recommendations and guidelines.
• Assist the Head Superintendent with requested golf-related reports and future operations recommendations; compile and update maintenance reports and provide monthly and year-end reports as requested.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Retirement benefits through PERSI, a defined benefit plan offering guaranteed retirement benefits for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree