Golf Course Superintendent

Troon • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is hiring a full-time Golf Course Superintendent. The role oversees golf course maintenance and construction, including budgeting, turf and landscape practices, equipment upkeep, purchasing, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance. The Superintendent manages department associates, ensures their training and safe work practices, and contributes to a positive experience for members and guests. The position pays up to $120,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, or plant/soil science.
• Pesticide license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervise planting and cultural practices for turf grasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
• Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procure supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs and prepare reports.
• Implement sound purchasing procedures, using preferred vendors when possible.
• Reconcile and provide timely coding of invoices, payroll, and other required documents.
• Coordinate snow removal, depending upon facility location.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure associates obtain the training and licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and in compliance with city, state, and federal regulations; address environmental concerns.
• Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of chemicals and fertilizers used on the course.
• Manage department members, which may include assistant superintendents, a head mechanic, an environmental technician, equipment operators, foremen, greenskeepers, and irrigation technicians.
• Provide effective orientation and training for new associates and develop ongoing training programs.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match for associates age 19 and older.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, subject to applicable law and eligibility criteria.
• Eligibility for employee meals.

What This Job Offers

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