Superintendent

BallenIsles Country Club • Palo Alto, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto, California, is hiring a full-time Superintendent. The role oversees maintenance and construction for an 18- or 27-hole golf course or courses, ensuring turfgrass is repaired and maintained to established standards. The course is described as having $2 million to $3.5 million in revenue. The Superintendent works in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property organization and manages department staff and course operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or three to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pesticide application license.
• Ability to read and speak English to perform job duties and communicate with customers or coworkers.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual golf course maintenance budgets and capital plans.
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervise planting and cultural practices for turfgrasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
• Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procure supplies and materials within budgetary limits.
• Maintain records of annual maintenance activities and costs, and prepare reports.
• Use sound purchasing procedures and preferred vendors when possible.
• Reconcile and timely code invoices, payroll, and other required documents.
• Coordinate snow removal when applicable to the facility location.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure the Superintendent and associates receive the training and licenses needed to perform tasks safely and comply with city, state, and federal regulations.
• Directly address actual or perceived environmental concerns.
• Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of chemicals and fertilizers used on the course.
• Manage department members, which may include assistant superintendents, a head mechanic, environmental technician, equipment operator, foreman, greenskeeper, and irrigation technician.
• Provide effective orientation and training for new associates and develop ongoing training programs.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporate safe work practices into job performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match for associates age 19 and older.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, subject to applicable law and eligibility criteria.
• Eligibility for bonuses.
• Employee meals.

What This Job Offers

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