Assistant in Training

Job Location: Shady Canyon Golf Club – Irvine, CA 92603. Responsibilities Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways; schedules work and supervises employees and the use of equipment. Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline, and may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation. Supervises special projects and labor crews. Reports golf course conditions to the director of Agronomy and assistant superintendents. Performs course setup prior to play. Irrigation repair and maintenance. Applies pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and other chemicals at appropriate times to maintain excellent conditions on the golf course, in the absence of the spray technician. Calibration of spray equipment. Documents all chemical applications under the supervision of the assistant superintendent. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as requested by the supervisor. Qualifications Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planning, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee and public relations. Requires a degree in turf management or related field. Will consider applicants on track to graduate in 1 to 2 semesters. Prefers a minimum of 1 year golf course maintenance supervisor experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shady Canyon Golf Club