Superintendent

Department:
Course maintenance
Location:
1001 Peacock Creek Drive
Clayton, CA 94517
Golf Course:
Oakhurst Country Club
Salary Range:

$80,000

Status:
Full-time
Relocation avaliable:

Job summary:

Sustains course function by directing course development and turf management activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Maintain the appearance and safety of the course by diagnosing and treating agronomic issues; supervising irrigation scheduling and repairs; maintaining a wide variety of turf grasses in extreme climatic conditions; managing course preparations for tournament and daily play; integrating environmental programs specializing in IPM (Integrated Pest Management); overseeing maintenance of the golf cart fleet; coordinating, scheduling and supervising capital improvement projects
     

  • Manage maintenance operations involved in providing maintenance of greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, roughs, maintenance shop, golf carts and clubhouse; responsibility for the selection, training, assignment and assessment of maintenance staff, providing corrective action as needed; holding safety meetings to ensure the highest level of safety for all maintenance staff
     

  • Provide effective administration by developing and executing annual maintenance plan and budget for the course; tracking maintenance expenses including payroll, supplies, fertilizer, chemicals, etc.; maintaining maintenance records and developing required maintenance reports; ordering parts, supplies and equipment as needed
     

 

Additional Responsibilities:

 

  • Resolve technical maintenance problems with the assistance of the Regional Superintendent
     

  • Maintain positive relations with members of the community
     

  • Implement and support all AGC initiatives and programs as requested by management
     

 

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

 

  • 2- or 4-year college degree in Agronomy, Turf Management or related field and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
     

  • 2 years experience as an Assistant Superintendent preferred
     

  • 2-3 years experience managing people, preferably in the golf/hospitality/service industry
     

  • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and management
     

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
     

  • Solid time management, organization and prioritization skills
     

  • Innovative thinker with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment
     

  • Ability to effectively build a team environment and provide motivation
     

  • Member of the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association preferred
     

  • Certified Pesticide License
     

  • Valid driver’s license
     

 

Job benefits:

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Merchandise Discounts
  • Meal and Beverage Discounts
  • Health Care and Welfare Benefits such as Life Insurance, Medical Plans, Dental Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Plans
  • Golf and Tennis Privileges
  • 401(k) Savings Plan