Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton! At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service , and Trust , we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported. Why Boca Raton? As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees: Health Insurance Benefits : Offers a variety of insurance options, with the City contributing up to 100% of the cost for single coverage under most plans Generous Paid Time Off : 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays Continuous Service Benefit : Paid out annually after 5 years of service Work-Life Balance : Flexible work schedule Retirement Plans : Two pension/retirement options to choose from Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. General Statement of Job: Performs skilled and team-oriented work supporting the maintenance, daily operations, and upkeep of municipal golf courses to ensure safe, attractive, and high-quality playing conditions for patrons and the community. Assists in coordinating daily maintenance activities, provides direction, guidance, and support to maintenance personnel, and promotes a collaborative, efficient, safe, and service-focused work environment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent, with responsibility for providing day-to-day direction and oversight to assigned staff. Leads and works alongside maintenance staff to foster a cooperative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment. Provides daily guidance, instruction, and hands-on support to employees to ensure high-quality turf and course conditions. Communicates clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards to promote efficiency and accountability. Coordinates daily work assignments and adjusts workloads as needed to ensure timely completion of course maintenance activities. Trains and mentors' employees in proper maintenance techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and established work practices. Promotes a strong culture of workplace safety by modeling safe work practices, conducting safety discussions, and addressing hazards promptly. Monitors work progress and provide constructive, real-time feedback to maintain quality standards. Supports employee development by providing coaching, mentoring, and opportunities for continued learning. Addresses employee questions and concerns appropriately and promotes open, respectful communication. Assists in resolving workplace conflicts and maintaining positive working relationships among team members. Collaborates with golf course management and golf operations staff to coordinate maintenance activities with daily play schedules, tournaments, and special events. Helps ensure golf course conditions, appearance, and playability meet established standards and enhance the experience of golfers and the community. Assists staff in troubleshooting equipment, irrigation, turf, and other maintenance-related issues. Helps ensure employees have the appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and information necessary to perform their duties effectively. Reinforces customer-service expectations and promotes positive interactions between maintenance staff, golfers, visitors, and the public. Serves as a liaison between maintenance staff and supervisors to facilitate clear communication and consistent direction. Models professionalism, accountability, integrity, and respect in interactions with coworkers, golfers, and the public. Promotes teamwork, shared responsibility, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace. Assists in maintaining accurate records related to crew activities, employee training, safety compliance, and other operational matters. Performs other related duties as assigned. RELATED TASKS Works collaboratively with maintenance staff in mowing, edging, trimming, irrigation, bunker maintenance, landscaping, course setup, and other golf course maintenance activities. Assists with the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment of golf course irrigation systems to maintain appropriate turf coverage, irrigation efficiency, and quality playing conditions. During short-term or temporary absences of the Golf Course Superintendent, assumes assigned duties and responsibilities necessary to maintain continuity of daily golf course maintenance operations, including providing direction and oversight to maintenance staff. Provides hands-on instruction and support to new, seasonal, and less-experienced employees. Participates in tailgate meetings, safety briefings, staff meetings, and other operational discussions. Recognizes employee contributions and supports a positive, productive, and morale-focused work environment. Coordinates with golf operations personnel to support tournaments, special events, and other scheduled activities. Assists with monitoring equipment and maintenance needs and reports issues requiring additional attention. Helps ensure work areas, equipment, and maintenance practices comply with established City standards, policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Assists with the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products in accordance with product labels, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and established golf course maintenance practices. Assists with maintaining accurate records related to turf-care applications, irrigation activities, equipment maintenance, staff training, and safety compliance. Knowledge of: Golf course maintenance operations and practices sufficient to effectively guide and support maintenance personnel. Turf management, horticulture, irrigation, landscaping, and related golf course maintenance practices. Safe work practices and methods for promoting a strong safety culture. Effective team leadership, employee engagement, and workplace communication practices. Training, coaching, and employee development methods. Conflict resolution and constructive performance feedback techniques. Customer service principles and appropriate public interaction standards. Equipment, tools, materials, and procedures commonly used in golf course maintenance. Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products and their proper application. Principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Safe handling and application practices for fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products. Skilled in: Leading, motivating, and supporting a diverse workforce. Communicating expectations, priorities, instructions, and feedback clearly and effectively. Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees. Organizing work assignments and adjusting priorities to promote efficiency and productivity. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, golfers, and the public. Resolving interpersonal conflicts professionally and appropriately. Providing constructive performance feedback. Maintaining professionalism and composure in demanding or changing work environments. Operating and working safely around golf course maintenance equipment and machinery. Identifying and addressing routine turf, irrigation, equipment, and maintenance issues. Ability to: Provide day-to-day direction and supervision under general direction. Lead by example and demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and integrity. Encourage employee growth, professional development, and continuous learning. Promote a positive, collaborative, and service-focused workplace culture. Balance operational priorities with employee needs and organizational objectives. Listen to and appropriately respond to employee concerns. Respond diplomatically and professionally to public inquiries and concerns. Adapt leadership and communication approaches to meet the needs of individual employees and situations. Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, golfers, vendors, and the general public. Identify operational issues and take appropriate action to minimize disruptions to staff, golfers, and course operations. Work effectively in an outdoor environment under varying weather and environmental conditions. Follow and enforce applicable safety practices, City policies, procedures, and established maintenance standards. Safely handle and apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products in accordance with applicable requirements. Assist with the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment of golf course irrigation systems. High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of progressively responsible management-level experience in golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance, including supervising staff, planning and assigning work, and overseeing daily maintenance operations. Experience operating and inspecting grounds maintenance equipment safely, and performing routine maintenance and adjustments. Valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Vocational training, coursework, or education in turf management, horticulture, agronomy, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance. Direct experience maintaining golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers. Experience inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting golf course irrigation systems. Advanced knowledge of turf health, cultural maintenance practices, pest management, and irrigation scheduling. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS Criminal Background Check Employment Verification Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check Physical Examination Drug and Alcohol Screening Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks. Occasionally moving from one worksite to another. Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 165 pounds in all directions. Continuously communicating with others to exchange information. Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Occasionally operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills. Continuously operating machinery and/or power tools. Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Continuously ability to observe details accurately and identify variances. Occasionally lift/carry objects 50 pounds or less. Occasionally push/pull objects 165 pounds or less. Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts. Occasionally working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like. Occasionally working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions. Continuously working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur. Occasionally working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls. Continuously regular in office attendance. Essential Employee Designation When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr