GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT (DEM)

State of careers Rhode Island • Hardwick, MA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of a golf course. This includes directing and participating in the construction and maintenance of the grounds, as well as performing and supervising the technical aspects of a golf course turf management program. Key duties involve the detection, identification, and treatment of various pests, diseases, and environmental conditions to maintain and improve turf quality. The role also encompasses providing technical, operational, and safety training for employees to ensure compliance with OSHA, club safety, state, and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.

Requirements

• A thorough working knowledge of principles, methods and practices of golf course turf science and management.
• A working knowledge of specialized course equipment, operation, calibration and maintenance requirements.
• The ability to plan, supervise and evaluate the work of staff assigned to assist.
• The ability to evaluate current facility conditions and make recommendations for their improvement or expansion.
• The ability to keep accurate, detailed records concerning chemical applications and conformance to commercial pesticide applicator regulations.
• The ability to collect pertinent data and information and prepare reports required by superior(s).
• Graduation from a recognized college with a degree in Turf Management or a related field.
• Employment in a supervisory capacity with direct responsibility for golf course maintenance.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidence by a physician’s certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License for Turf and Ornamentals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the construction and maintenance of golf course grounds.
• Perform and supervise the technical aspects of a golf course turf management program, including detection, identification, and treatment of various pests, diseases, and environmental conditions relative to maintaining and improving turf quality.
• Provide technical, operational, and safety training for employees to ensure staff are working within OSHA, club safety, state, and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
• Perform a variety of skilled maintenance and supervisory functions relating to the operation and maintenance of golf course grounds with responsibility for golf course turf management, ornamental plant management, irrigation, tournament play condition, and specialized equipment.
• Perform a variety of manual and technical tasks involving the health and vigor of golf course turf used in greens, tees, fairways and roughs.
• Operate and supervise the use of equipment used to cut, mow, aerate, top dress, fertilize, irrigate/water, and apply chemicals; oversee subordinates in the proper operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment.
• Assist in designing landscape and irrigation plans for facility grounds and assist with the implementation of such plan(s).
• Assist in laying out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, and the construction of tees and/or greens.
• Direct and assist staff in planting new vegetation as well as the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds, and in tending to high stress areas.
• Plan and budget for additional or replacement equipment.
• Administer and enforce all golf course rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform supervisory and record keeping functions to include daily assignment sheets, maintenance of records, and the completion of required reports.
• Order material(s) and equipment and/or make service requisition recommendations.
• Supervise and participate in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage an aggressive water usage tracking plan and provide monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells and other water source usage.
• Be responsible for turf grass, plant material maintenance programs, property-asset management, personnel management, budgeting and forecasting, guest relations, scheduling maintenance or irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues.
• Perform and supervise the care and maintenance of ornamental plantings in public areas of golf course grounds, to include beds, walkways, cart paths, benches, shelters, storage areas, water fountains and related facilities.
• Perform manual labor related to golf course cleanliness, equipment management, equipment maintenance and special projects.
• Encourage a positive working environment, encourage staff engagement, maintain open communication, and promote and model strong customer service.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees