Infrastructure Superintendent

Charlotte Country Club • Charlotte, NC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infrastructure Superintendent leads the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the club’s critical golf course infrastructure systems. The role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and performance of systems supporting championship golf conditions throughout the property and serves as the technical expert responsible for maximizing system performance in support of the Director of Agronomy’s vision.

The position oversees the PrecisionAire hydronic rootzone heating and cooling system, 26 vaulted SubAir units serving bentgrass putting greens, irrigation infrastructure, pump stations, drainage systems, utility networks, water management systems, and major infrastructure projects. The Infrastructure Superintendent monitors system performance, develops preventative maintenance programs, coordinates repairs and upgrades, analyzes operational data, and maintains system records and documentation. The role also leads infrastructure capital projects and supervises and trains team members assigned to infrastructure responsibilities.

Typical hours are 45–55 hours per week, with every other weekend off. The position requires availability to work weekends and holidays and physical work outdoors throughout the year, including lifting 50 pounds or more and operating trucks and light motorized equipment. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

The club describes its team as a friendly group of professionals in a beautiful working environment, with a positive and respectful workplace and a dedicated, hardworking, fun-spirited team.

Requirements

• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or certificate in Turfgrass Management or Horticulture.
• At least 5 years of experience managing golf course irrigation systems and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with pump stations, irrigation controls, and water management.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electronic systems.
• Project management experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical strength, stamina, and agility; ability to work on your feet all day and outdoors throughout the year.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more, raise a 15-pound box overhead, and climb a ladder.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with landscape irrigation.
• Knowledge of PrecisionAire or similar hydronic systems; willingness to become the club’s subject matter expert is required.
• Background as a golf course superintendent, assistant superintendent, irrigation technician, infrastructure manager, industrial maintenance professional, or facilities engineer.
• Experience with PLC controls, HVAC, sensors, automation, and remote monitoring.
• Knowledge of construction management and underground utility installation.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings, as-built plans, and GIS mapping.

Responsibilities

• Assume ownership of the PrecisionAire hydronic rootzone heating and cooling system; monitor and optimize its performance, develop preventative maintenance schedules, coordinate service and repairs, and maintain operational records.
• Manage the 26 vaulted SubAir units serving bentgrass putting greens, including monitoring operation, optimizing turf and drainage outcomes, maintaining components, diagnosing issues, coordinating repairs and upgrades, and keeping maintenance and performance records.
• Oversee golf course irrigation system operation, maintenance, and optimization, including pump stations, filtration equipment, central control software, field controllers, and communications networks.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues; coordinate seasonal system start-up, winterization, and upgrades; and monitor water usage to improve irrigation efficiency.
• Manage property drainage infrastructure, stormwater systems, culverts, catch basins, underground utilities, and infrastructure supporting practice facilities, clubhouse grounds, and maintenance facilities.
• Assist in planning and executing infrastructure improvements and lead infrastructure-related capital projects.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors and manage project timelines, budgets, quality standards, safety, and minimal disruption to golf operations.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs and annual inspection schedules for infrastructure systems, maintain critical replacement-parts inventory, and identify emerging issues before failures occur.
• Use software platforms and operational data to monitor system performance and improve efficiency; maintain infrastructure documentation, schematics, and maintenance records; and recommend technologies that improve reliability and performance.
• Supervise and train team members assigned to infrastructure responsibilities, develop technical knowledge throughout the maintenance staff, and foster accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the agronomy team to support championship-caliber playing conditions.
• Operate trucks and light motorized equipment as needed; may be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks, or other light equipment.

Benefits

• Free meals and complimentary meals.
• Staff outings and events.
• Medical benefits and perks for eligible team members.
• Free long-term disability insurance.
• Free group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Health savings account contributions from the Club.
• Temporary housing available on-site.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term disability.
• Continuing education.
• Local and national association dues.
• Uniforms.
• Golf privileges.
• USGA/PGA volunteer opportunities.
• Local and state conference attendance.

What This Job Offers

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