Assistant Superintendent

Property Description: Conveniently located in the heart of North Richland Hills, Iron Horse Golf Course’s remarkable golf, array of amenities, and friendly, personalized service have earned it recognition among the finest daily fee golf properties in the DFW Metroplex. From the Dick Phelps and Jeff Brauer designed championship layout to delicious dining and spectacular event facility, every detail has been designed to exceed guests’ expectations and create lasting memories. Iron Horse reopened in September 2021 after a golf course and clubhouse renovation featuring Better Billy Bunkers, enhanced clubhouse amenities and many more upgrades. KemperSports was selected to continue elevating Iron Horse into one of the top golf and special event destinations in DFW. For more information, please visit www.ironhorsetx.com/ Position Summary Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Assists the Superintendent with planning and implementing budget and operating plans. Hire, train, and supervise staff. Responsibilities also include applying relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to ensure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist in the development of the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment. • Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost. • Supervise and perform various maintenance duties to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards. • Supervise the development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems. • Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Assist with the development and implementation of a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care. • Supervise course construction projects. • Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc. • Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunchroom areas, restrooms, etc. • Monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases. • Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc. • Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc. • Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices. Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports. • Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations. • Perform other duties as appropriate. Position Physical Requirements Must have the ability to: • Read and write (English) • Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios. • Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions and supervise subordinates • Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds • See players on the golf course, and to follow the flight of golf balls • Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time • Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages • Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources • Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time • Lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 20 lbs. constantly • Possess or obtain Texas Certified Applicators License within 6 months Supervises: Maintenance Foreman; Spray Tech; Irrigation Specialist; Equipment Operators; Equipment Tech; Laborers Working Conditions Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement daily. Injury may result because of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed. Machine/Equipment/Tools Used General office machines such as typewriters, personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, etc. VDT glare screen and wrist rest. Golf cars, trucks, spray equipment, mowers, heavy machinery. Classification: Full-Time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried, Exempt KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer