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Assistant Superintendent at The Third Golf Course
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What they do
A Landscaping or Grounds Supervisor supervises the staff that provide landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Supervises work to care for plants and trees, including mowing, trimming and planting, and work to repair driveways, walks, benches or other structures. Oversees equipment maintenance and transportation, and communicates with residential customers.
$49,277 / year median in Florida
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The role of Golf Course Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of every aspect of the golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, cart paths and the rough, as well as supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the course remains free of pest infestations or disease outbreaks. Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions Manages turf maintenance Completes frequent disease scouting Completes frequent irrigation monitoring Help promote player satisfaction through quality maintenance and communications Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with recommendations with personnel matters such as wages, reviews, warnings, and terminations Oversees the cleanliness of the golf course and club grounds Helps operate this department within all company, county, state and federal regulations and guidelines Monitor and maintain irrigation systems Help schedule and supervise the daily operations of the maintenance crew Apply the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers All other duties as assigned Education and Experience Associates degree in turf management preferred At least five years' experience in turf care preferred Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) certification Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Detail oriented and thorough Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests Knowledge of pesticide use Intensive knowledge of irrigation, pest/ disease monitoring Ability to lead a team efficiently and effectively Physical Demands Standing and walking for extended periods Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to perform grounds work Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment up to 50lbs Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to mowers, utility vehicles, blowers, trimmers and other grounds machinery Working Conditions Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions for a long period of time Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, grass, and landscaping chemicals and fertilizers Work performed on uneven terrain such as hills, sand, rocks, or rough ground Occasional indoor tasks for equipment storage or maintenance The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.