Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Description

This position is responsible for assisting the Superintendents in supervising crew, dispersing daily crew work assignments, and participating in the maintenance of the golf courses. 

• Ensures golf course grounds are maintained at pristine, tournament quality conditions
• Assists in supervising and training a crew of 20 plus employees
• Maintains and directs repairs to irrigation system
• Ensures the application and management of fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain required certifications and application records.
• Monitor turf health and identify disease, insect, or environmental stress issues.
• Coordinate with equipment operators regarding maintenance and repair needs.
• Ensure proper operation and care of maintenance equipment.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance facilities, storage areas, and inventory controls.
• Monitor supplies and assist with ordering materials as needed.
• Follows all state and local safety and environmental standards
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with safety meetings and trainings
• Other duties as directed.

Requirements

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of turf, soil, fertilizers, pesticides, golf course equipment and irrigation technology
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Possess strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule and long hours when necessary
• Keen attention to detail and strong sense of urgency
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• 2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Facilities Maintenance or related field preferred but not mandatory.
• SC Certified pesticide applicators license or able to obtain one within 60 days.

SENSORY/PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Endure long hours of being exposed to all types of weather conditions
• Required to walk and stand for lengthy periods of time
• Frequently requires the ability to bend, squat, twist, kneel, and climb
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 lbs.