Golf Course Maintenance Assistant Superintendent-No. 10-Exempt

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is the first line supervision of the activities and resources required to maintain the golf course to predetermined standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree required and a minimum of three years related experience: or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have NC Pesticide license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position involves driving a company vehicle and/or company insured vehicle.  A valid driver’s license is required, along with successful completion of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and annual MVRs, according to company guidelines.  Follow safe, defensive driving practices at all times, obey all traffic laws, regulations, signals and markings, use a seat belt, and follow Company policies and procedures, including the Substance Abuse Policy. Never drive while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications that may impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, report any accidents immediately and cooperate fully with insurance claims investigations.

• Apply sound turf management practices to the club ground areas.  These include fertilize, aerification, irrigation etc.
• Supervise all associates using accepted management techniques to improve and maintain high quality standards.
• Operate in a safe manner and promote safety.
• Apply plant protectants according to Pinehurst policy and North Carolina Law.
• Maintain records of plant protectant applications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Directly supervises Golf Course Technicians in their respective area.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Must be aware of surroundings with an understanding of a golf environment.  Must have the ability to see and react to the surroundings including errant golf balls and must understand and follow proper golf etiquette while completing tasks.