Assistant Golf Course Superintendent @ Old Shores

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the development of the annual maintenance budget and operating plan.  Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Supervise and perform various maintenance duties to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Supervise then development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Assist with the development and implementation of a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction projects.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations.  Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunch room areas, restrooms, etc.
• Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.  Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

What You'll Bring:

• High school education required, college degree preferred.
• 3 years golf course maintenance, supervisory and/or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of agronomic plan development, team leadership, budget planning, fiscal management, and agronomic task management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Position Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to:

• Read and write (English)
• Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
• Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions and supervise subordinates
• Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds
• See players on the golf course, and to follow the flight of golf balls
• Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time
• Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources
• Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly