Superintendent

American Golf Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the greens, trees, landscaping, and plant life throughout the assigned golf course. Working closely with the maintenance team, the Superintendent ensures fertilizers and pesticides are applied in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. The role maintains accurate records and communicates with managers, members, and guests about course conditions, maintenance activities, and safety standards. The Superintendent maintains the course in proper playing condition and oversees course projects, staff, equipment, irrigation, purchasing, budgets, records, safety, and capital improvements. The role also helps maintain the security of course property and buildings and ensures that grounds are managed in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Requirements

State pesticide license required.
Valid driver's license required.
Two-year degree required in turf management, agronomy, chemical applications, soils, fertilization, or a related field.
Three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

GCSAA Certification preferred.
Four-year degree preferred in turf management, agronomy, chemical applications, soils, fertilization, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to company standards.
Supervise course construction projects and oversee planting and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees.
Work with the Operations Team to develop and propose the annual maintenance plan and budget, then implement and adhere to the approved plan.
Direct and supervise maintenance of greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, water features, roughs, the maintenance shop and grounds, carts, and clubhouse.
Create and lead a high-performance team and maintain a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
Recruit, train, develop, and manage staff; support co-worker satisfaction and adherence to company policies.
Identify and promptly address safety concerns.
Conduct monthly safety meetings and training sessions, record attendance, and complete safety audits.
Establish and implement maintenance programs for equipment, tools, vehicles, and related assets.
Manage purchase ordering, receiving, and inventory to ensure appropriate quantities and pricing.
Maintain accurate records for labor costs, maintenance expenses, construction projects, equipment repair, OSHA compliance, and fertilizer, chemical, and pest-control activities.
Plan and implement staffing schedules to meet quality and service standards.
Supervise and perform equipment repair and maintenance.
Participate in weekly Department Head meetings.
Oversee irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Assist in maintaining the security of golf course property and buildings.
Maintain course character consistent with the rules of golf and established maintenance expectations.
Resolve technical turf and maintenance challenges.
Identify, implement, and approve capital improvements.
Maintain golf course grounds in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Promote and comply with current and future company and course policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.