Assistant Superintendent

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent for a full‑time, direct hire golf course maintenance leadership opportunity in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego, CA. This role is ideal for a turfgrass, agronomy, or golf course maintenance professional who enjoys leading field operations, maintaining premium playing conditions, and supporting a service‑focused grounds environment. Key Responsibilities Assist with planning, scheduling, and supervising daily golf course maintenance operations, including greens, tees, fairways, cart paths, and landscaped areas. Lead, coach, and support grounds team members, including assistant staff, foremen, equipment operators, and maintenance personnel. Oversee turfgrass health, landscaping, irrigation, drainage, pump systems, water management, fertilization, and pesticide application activities. Train staff on safe and proper equipment operation, maintenance practices, chemical handling, and established club procedures. Coordinate with mechanics on equipment repairs, readiness, and daily operational needs. Support budgeting, labor planning, materials management, safety compliance, and overall course maintenance standards. Qualifications 3 to 5 years of relevant golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, agronomy, landscaping, or facilities maintenance experience. Bilingual Spanish skills preferred. Strong knowledge of golf course agronomy, turfgrass care, horticulture, soil conditioners, fertilizers, pest control, herbicides, and irrigation systems. Valid California Qualified Applicator License or Certificate, QAL or QAC, preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months. Ability to supervise teams, prioritize daily work, resolve issues, and make sound decisions under pressure. Knowledge of OSHA, state, and federal safety guidelines related to grounds maintenance and chemical applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software. Prior experience in private club, resort, golf course, or high‑end property maintenance environments preferred. Experience supporting maintenance budgets, staff development, irrigation troubleshooting, and equipment readiness preferred. Compensation and Benefits Direct hire opportunity. Full‑time position. Salary range: $95,000 to $110,000 per year. Position located in Poway, CA, in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services