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Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Plan and implement budgets. Hire, train and supervise staff. Apply relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.
Job Responsibility:
Develop 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
Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards
Develop and maintain 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
Develop and implement 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
Implement and 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 knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations
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
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Possess a minimum of 2-year college level degree in turfgrass management or related field
Additional business education is a plus
Preferred 5 years combined experience as a Head or Assistant golf course superintendent
Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management
Regular participant in continuing education
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