Overview: Reporting to the Director of Agronomy , this position assists with the operation of the golf course and maintenance activities including, but not limited to: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, member relations, scheduling/maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related record keeping and compliance of regulatory issues. The Superintendent works to create an environment where staff are involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and the property.
Future Renovations
The Golf Club at Dove Mountain began an extensive renovation of all three 9-hole golf courses in May 2023, with the completion of 9 holes and plans to complete the final 18 starting in 2026. This renovation will include-
- Relocating, softening and completely rebuilding greens and greens complexes followed up by seeding and grow in of 007 bentgrass
- New irrigation of greens and green surrounds
- Complete bunker renovation using premium liner and sand with the addition of new irrigation on bunker slopes and surrounds
- Adding of forward tees and converting areas of desert vegetation to turfgrass and adding irrigation as needed
- New Watertronix pump stations were installed in April 2023
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all phases of Golf Course Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
- Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Director of Agronomy on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
- Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.
- Administers and enforces member / guest rules, regulations and policies for staff.
- Works closely with the Director of Agronomy to operate and facilitate maintenance in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
- Assists with hiring and training staff including maintaining, training and performance documentation
- Ensures irrigation systems are operational, ensures repairs are made as well as irrigation duties are being performed to keep the courses up to standard
- Oversees and performs general maintenance including but not limited to: mowing, raking, blowing, mulching, sod work, aerification and set up
- Supervises and assigns duties to 20 or more employees daily
- Monitors labor expenses to budget
- Ensures employees are trained in safe work procedures and work is performed in a safe manner by providing technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
- Assists with special projects and performs any other duties as assigned by management
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy (Turf) or 3 years of golf course experience, preferred
Experience Requirements
- Extensive experience overseeding warm season turf in southern Arizona
- Experience applying fertilizers and chemicals with boom and boomless type sprayers
- Irrigation experience, Toro Lynx central control preferred
- Supervisor experience preferred
Special Requirements
- Ability to follow written instructions
- Ability to operate general maintenance equipment
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to hand dig in various climatic conditions (hot/cold temperatures)
- Ability to lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand constant movement of extremities, bend at waist and perform repetitive hand, wrist and foot action, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight and extreme temperatures and outside weather conditions (heat/cold, rain) for up to an eight-hour shift
- Must have excellent communication skills
