Golf Course Superintendent - Orange Lake Golf

GreatLife Golf•Kissimmee, FL

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Orange Lake Golf in Kissimmee, Florida, is seeking a full-time, salaried Golf Course Superintendent to oversee agronomy for the Legends and Legends Walk courses, totaling 27 holes. The role manages and maintains all aspects of agronomy for the golf course, property, and clubhouse grounds. The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on experience. The Superintendent is responsible for developing and managing agronomic plans and budgets, maintaining course equipment and irrigation, leading the property maintenance team, and ensuring safe and compliant operations. The position requires a relevant degree or equivalent education and experience. A state pesticide applicator license must be held or acquired within 60 days of employment. The selected candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive background check. The job regularly involves outdoor work and exposure to weather, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards. Physical tasks include working in varied positions, reaching overhead, and lifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment. The employee frequently lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Extended hours are required during golf season.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent from a two- or four-year college or technical school; alternatively, three to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain or hold a proper state pesticide applicator license within 60 days of employment.
Ability to complete a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment.
Ability to perform physical tasks including working in varied positions and lifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment; frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work extended hours during golf season.

Nice To Haves

Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage best management practices (BMPs) for the golf course, property, and clubhouse grounds.
Build the annual agronomic budget and develop a 12-month agronomic plan, labor plan, and operational budget.
Communicate proactively and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Develop and maintain long-range equipment replacement and infrastructure improvement plans.
Implement and enforce a comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests in compliance with applicable laws.
Ensure chemicals, fertilizers, and other control products are used, stored, and disposed of in compliance with regulations, and maintain records of applications.
Recruit, hire, train, and manage the property maintenance team, ensuring cross-training across operational areas.
Develop and implement staff development programs.
Coordinate with other department heads on events, maintenance plans, and course conditions.
Ensure equipment is maintained in good working condition, preventive maintenance is performed, and maintenance logs are current.
Maintain the irrigation system, repair leaks promptly, and keep irrigation sprinklers level.
Meet deadlines and maintain timely invoice submissions, inventory counts, and organized records.
Attend turf conferences, equipment shows, workshops, and educational programs to stay current on technical and turf innovations and relevant changes.
Develop and implement golf course construction projects and ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
Hold or acquire the proper state pesticide applicator license within 60 days of employment.