Assistant Superintendent

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course and landscape grounds and performs related work as required. May serve in the Superintendent s capacity during his/hers absence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in planning, laying out and supervising the maintenance of the golf course and landscape grounds. Schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of equipment. Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of the mowing and other equipment. Supervises pesticide applications and or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment. Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline including hiring and termination. May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED). Two-year turf degree or equivalent work experience and/or training. Three years golf course maintenance experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways, rough and bunkers; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivation, pruning and caring for annuals, 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 oral and written communication skills. Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, field days and trade shows. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Most work tasks are performed outdoors. Position requires walking; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach different outlets and other departments of the resort on a timely basis. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch on a regular basis to maintain the golf course Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

Must possess or be able to obtain a current Florida Restricted Pesticide License and Greens Industries BMP certificate within 90 days of hire.