Golf Course Superintendent

Kingsmill Resort•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

Overview: Responsible for supervising mowing and gardening operations for the resort and assisting with projects. Ensuring all assigned maintenance tasks are carried out correctly, efficiently and safely

Requirements

Ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so others will understand
Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing
Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Possess knowledgeable in general turf grass agronomic practices and landscape techniques
High school diploma or GED, required
Possess valid registered Virginia Pesticide Applicator’s License or possess the ability to obtain one within 90 days
Minimum of 3 years’ experience at the Assistant Superintendent level
Possess valid driver’s license
Minimum of a two-year Turf/Agronomy degree or related field
Ability to operate manual hand tools and power hand tools
Ability to lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 pounds
Possesses knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to landscape activities and other work related precautions
Ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand constant movement of extremities, bend at waist and perform repetitive hand, wrist and foot action, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight and extreme temperatures and outside weather conditions (heat/cold, rain/snow) for up to eight hour shift
Good hand/eye/foot coordination required
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

Serves as a leader in the Golf Landscape department
Assists with generating daily work assignments, overseeing and working with a crew of employees on those assignments.
Assists with on-site training of grounds personnel, equipment operators and technicians.
Performs maintenance activities in absence of the resort landscape manager.
Monitors labor expenses to budget
Ensures employees are trained and work is performed in a safe manner
Works with vendors and negotiates contracts
Supervises employees including interviewing, selecting, hiring and training staff
Reviews direct reports on an annual basis in a timely manner
Supervises mowing and gardening operations
Ensures safety procedures are followed by the crew
Inspects areas of responsibility and makes lists of work to be done
Sets up beds with plant material
Assists with projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned