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Troon Golf LLC
Golf Course Superintendent
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What they do
A Tree Climber or Trimmer trims and prunes trees. Clears away excess branches near utility lines or over roads or sidewalks. Prunes dead or diseased tree limbs to improve the appearance and health of the tree. Uses rigging equipment and may work from a truck powered lift; uses chain saws and other power equipment.
$48,640 / year median in Colorado
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Aids the Director of Agronomy with preparing and maintaining the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans. Effectively plans, organizes, directs, and performs tasks related to the proactive minimization and mitigation of turf damage, including, but not limited to: Elk damage Mechanical and machine damage Vole damage Desiccation (turf loss from drying out) Ice damage Snow mold Safely operates and coordinates the use of dump trucks, snow removal equipment, snowcat, and snowmobiles to remove, monitor, maintain, groom, and pack the facility during winter operations. Successfully plans and directs proper winterization of the golf course, including fencing, tarping, end-of-season agronomy practices, irrigation winterization, and chemical applications. Maintains a working knowledge of and provides recommendations on the agronomy programs associated with the management of the specific water, soil, and turf types of the course. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots components such as pressure relief and reduction valves, pumps, filtration equipment, pump motors and drives, and communication systems associated with the water delivery for the property. Measures, estimates, calculates, and records diversions of water from ditches and other delivery systems for use in computing reports as required by law. Develops and preserves property water rights. Patrols irrigation ditches by foot, motor vehicle, and ATV to detect leaks and weak areas, removes debris and makes repairs to ditch banks, structures, gates, ditch access roads, and paths. Prepares reports on condition and repairs needed on ditches, irrigation systems, and related equipment. Ensures ditches and associated diversion and delivery structures are maintained and repaired in a proactive manner. Oversees timely repairs to broken water lines, heads, and valves, and performs repairs as needed. Ensures proper finish of sodding, drainage work, and various projects associated with course maintenance. Elk damage Mechanical and machine damage Vole damage Desiccation (turf loss from drying out) Ice damage Snow mold This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Healthcare Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Retirement Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older) Time Off
- Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.