Assistant Superintendent - Golf Course

Job Summary Responsible for assisting in all golf course and grounds maintenance and management; including clubhouse grounds and horticultural plantings. Interaction Frequent interaction with vendors and occasional interaction with members and guests Essential Functions Participate in the development of all turf management programs and practices. Participate in the development and execution of golf course budget and monitoring thereof. Assist in supervision of routine maintenance functions, assist in scheduling, Assignments, and equipment distribution, and be held accountable for the same. Assist in the supervision of all improvement work and projects on golf course as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent Assist in supervision of irrigation and drainage systems operation and maintenance. Directly supervise and, on occasion, perform fertilization, spraying, and cultural activities on all turf areas as assigned by the superintendent. Assist in the hiring, disciplining, and discharging of golf course personnel. Assist in the training of all crew members as required for proper work performance and safety. Assist in the recording of documentation of weather, work, spray, fertilization, cultural, and other data as required in designated logbooks and forms. Obtain and maintain certification license from State of Texas for applying pesticides. Communicate with shop mechanics for all repairs and service. Maintain communications with other supervisors as needed. Subject to flexible schedule and hours and required to be on call for emergencies. Performs other related duties as requested by the Superintendent or General Manager. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold weather conditions as well as rain and wind Requirements Special Requirements Ability to keep information confidential Must possess an outgoing personality Must possess honesty and integrity Must be courteous and tactful at all times Must treat others with kindness and respect Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner to members and staff. Ability to drive motorized vehicles and golf utility carts safely Must have non-commercial pesticide applicators license, from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Physical Functions The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 drive, stand, walk, climb stairs, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and/or sit up to eight hours per day. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Hearing and talking sufficient to communicate with members, guests, vendors, and co-workers. Specific vision abilities include close vision, vision sufficient to read, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to push, pull or lift, up to 50 lbs. Independent mobility through clubhouse and golf course. #J-18808-Ljbffr Royal Oaks Country Club Houston