First Assistant Superintendent

As a key member of the property&rsquos golf course maintenance team, the Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including but not limited to the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance complex.

Reports to: Superintendent
Supervises: Groundskeepers, Irrigation Tech, Crew Forman, Spray Tech, and 2nd Assistant Superintendent
Classification: Full Time
Pay Range: $60,000+ (based on experience

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:
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• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds and golf course construction, landscaped area maintenance work and building maintenance and improvement.
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• Operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
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• Knowledge of agronomy, turf grass science and the rules of golf.
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• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
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• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees and performs ongoing course maintenance activities including project and irrigation management.
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• Completes minor repair on equipment.
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• Operates and maintains equipment.
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• Maintains equipment inventory.
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• Trains personnel in ongoing course maintenance activities.
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• Selects, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates assigned personnel.
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• Maintains parts and supplies inventory.
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• Assists in the development of equipment purchase specifications.
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• Performs safety orientation and ongoing safety training for all department staff.
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• Supervises Maintenance Shop and runs operations in the absence of the Superintendent.
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• Attends staff meetings.
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• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Superintendent.

Education and/or Experience:
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• Three years of experience in the maintenance, operation or management of a golf course and related facilities and equipment, including one year of supervisory experience.
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• Undergraduate college study in turf agronomy or golf course maintenance desirable.