What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent position at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club?
Excellent Service is at the heart of what we do here at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. Our team knows our associates are our best asset, and we treat our associates as we do our members: with kindness, humility and respect. Spanish Peaks is a private community situated on 3,500 acres nestled at 7,700 feet in stunning Big Sky, Montana. We are about 40 miles away from Bozeman, Belgrade, and West Yellowstone, Montana.
The Assistant Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and lead assistant superintendent. This position helps direct and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways and cartpaths; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. This position may serve in the Golf Course Superintendents absence.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, clubhouse grounds, and landscape areas.
- Supervises the employees and the use of equipment.
- Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
- Supervises and participates in pesticide/fertilizer applications and or operates and calibrates pesticide/fertilizer application equipment.
- Participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and control system.
- Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
- Oversees the completion of work assignments by crew and assists with field decisions regarding job procedures, work standards and equipment use and work methods.
- Assists in overseeing club grounds including environmentally sensitive areas in and around the golf course.
- Manages the maintenance facility and runs operations in the absence of Superintendent or lead assistant.
- Manages the winter operations including but not limited to property snow removal, grooming and other club assistance as directed by Superintendent and lead assistant.
Qualifications:
- Requires working knowledge of the management and maintenance of golf course tees, greens, and fairways. The seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, and trees. Pest control methods and materials, drainage control methods, and irrigation system control, including but not limited to wells, pumps, controllers, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products
- Requires ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment. Prepare clear and concise reports, and to maintain effective employee and public relations.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
- Will require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.
- Skills in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel.
- Computer skills in word/excel/power point.
- 2-4-year degree or certificate in turf management or related field.
For more information about Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, visit https://spanishpeaks.com/.
Spanish Peaks offers great benefits including:
- Free transportation to and from Bozeman
- Complimentary shift meals
- Free Ski Pass to Big Sky Resort or Wellness Bonus (Full-time associates only)
- 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
- Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
- Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart and Expert Voice
- End of season Employee Appreciation Day
- Daily Pay through ADP
- Access to Employee Store in Bozeman
- Free Associate Shuttle from Big Sky Town Center to Clubhouse
- 2 Skyline Passes to Bozeman per month
