Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent directly supervises the Golf Course Maintenance crew and assists in the daily supervision of golf course maintenance operations. Assumes responsibility for department in the absence of the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Lead and direct the work of others which includes, assisting the Director Golf Course Maintenance Operations and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I with recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and review of performance for the Golf Course Maintenance Crew Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all tasks relevant to the Application Foreman, Irrigation Foreman, Equipment Operator I, II, III & IV positions, Landscape Gardener I, II, III and IV positions, Irrigation Technicians I, II, III & IV positions, and the application technician position Must have a thorough knowledge of proper care and operation of all maintenance equipment and must be able to perform any task associated with maintaining the golf course or equipment Train staff on proper equipment operation, established procedures and techniques so that staff are aware of how to properly perform assigned tasks Assist with promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Assists in the training of employees in safety procedures and internal procedures. Assist in managing the daily departmental workload Ensure the overall organization and cleanliness of the golf course, equipment and maintenance facility. Assume the duties of the Irrigation Foreman, or Application Foreman as required Direct special repairs or modifications projects Assist in closely monitoring and controlling departmental expenses so that they conform to budget constraints Communicates on a regular basis via a 2-way radio system Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards Special projects or other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. The position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lifting items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations. TRAVEL Travel is not expected for this position WORK SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and work related experience in turf management Knowledge of general business administration practices as applied to golf course operations practices and procedures as would be acquired through one to two years golf course maintenance experience in progressively responsible positions Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices necessary All hiring practices comply with federal, state and local equal opportunity laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr