Superintendent of Grounds Assistant

Pinehurst Country Club•Denver, CO

3d•$68,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pinehurst Country Club is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and detail-oriented Assistant Superintendent to support the Agronomy Team with the golf courses and club grounds. This position is responsible for the daily management of staff and chemical/fertilizer applications, taking a lead role within the Ground Department, and delivering premier country club experience while upholding Pinehurst Country Club's standards of excellence.

Requirements

Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to irrigation systems, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
Knowledge of principles and practices of turf grass management.
Knowledge of pump station maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of disease and insect identification.
Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in ground maintenance work.
Ability to operate all golf course equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
3+ years of irrigation experience working for a golf course.
High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

Water greens, tees, fairways, rough, lawns, and other areas as needed or scheduled.
Monitor daily water usage and inform the Golf Course Superintendent of any needed adjustments to irrigation computer settings.
Operate irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
Design, implement, and maintain mechanical and electrical components of the course irrigation system.
Repair equipment associated with irrigation, including irrigation pipes and irrigation heads.
Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with irrigation.
Maintain complete records on all equipment maintenance associated with irrigation.
Control expenses associated with irrigation equipment and activities.
Maintain inventory of parts needed for irrigation equipment.
Identify turf diseases and insects.
Perform all record-keeping relative to the irrigation system, including weather and rainfall data; assist in recording fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Perform monthly well and pump water usage reports.
Assist in grading and preparing soil base, laying sod, and seeding greens, tees, and fairways.
Assist in repairing greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed.
Help apply pesticides and fertilizers under the supervision of the Pesticides Application Specialist.
Operate dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
Occasionally supervise crews for special projects.
Attend staff meetings.
Perform other appropriate tasks assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.
Follow all club policies, safety procedures, and service standards.