Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Maintenance Assistant

Assists the golf course superintendent in the efficient and effective operation of a medium sized golf maintenance program which includes: golf cart fleet, golf course greens/tees, practice areas, ranges, irrigation systems, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, on-course restroom facilities, wooded areas, unused acreage and maintenance vehicles and equipment. Plans maintenance and project work, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve maintenance standards and long-range goals. Diagnoses deficiencies relative to soil disease, desiccation, winter kill, erosion and impact or error in maintaining a complex mix of soil and plant needs for greens, fairways, roughs, trees, scrubs, foliage, ground covers and ornamentals. Determines proper application of grass seed, fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, algaecide, soil and sand mixture sufficient to maintain course within regulatory and industry standards. Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain Golf course properties. Submits to supervisor for approval all expenditures and exercises cost control measures designed to ensure operating and capital expenses are in line with approved budgets. Provides advice to supervisor on renovations, improvements, minor and major construction for rebuilding or new construction of greens, bunkers and tees, additional subterranean irrigation lines, sprinkler heads and additional nursery yardage. Responsible for effective work force management, recruitment and staff training. Plans and organizes in-servi training programs to include safety and the proper methods and uses of motorized turf equipment and chemicals. Performs other related duties as assigned.