Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Description

Description

Assists Golf Course Superintendent with implementation of agronomic and course conditioning tasks and upkeep of all related equipment.

Position Responsibilities

This description includes, but is not necessarily limited to the duties and responsibilities noted below:

· Maintains all grounds

· Maintains course maintenance equipment

· Schedules personnel assigned to department

· Assists in recruiting, hiring and training personnel assigned to department

· Supervises personnel assigned to department

· Evaluates personnel assigned to department

· Assists in supervision of all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on golf course

· Supervises operations of and personnel in equipment repair shop

· Records all work activities of personnel in the department

· Records all maintenance on course

· Assists in preparation of annual budget for department

· Assists in selection and preparation of proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna

· Assists in developing and maintaining drainage, irrigation and watering systems

· Maintains course in proper playing condition

· Provides necessary input for all required personnel records

· Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state, and federal laws

· Assists with calibration of all fertilizer and pesticide application equipment

· Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in department

· Follows Integrated Pest Management practices in the care of the course and grounds

Reports to

Golf Course Superintendent

Supervises

Golf Course Mechanic and all other golf course employees

Working Conditions

Works indoors and outdoors. Potential exposure to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, and fertilizers, exposed to sharp and rapid equipment movements on a daily basis.

Injury may occur as a result of exposure to the above if safety procedures are not properly followed at all times.

Physical Requirements

· Must have the ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions.

· Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.

· Must have the ability to supervise subordinates.

· Must have the ability to read and interpret information from technical sources.

· Must be able to communicate verbally with golfers.

· Must have the ability to inspect all work spaces, golf course, and grounds.

· Must have the ability to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for five hours at a time without sitting.

· Must have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Requirements

Requirements

Valid drivers license. Turfgrass Certificate or Degree preferred but not required, Golf course experience. Must have or have the ability to obtain MA Applicators license.