Superintendent

About the position The Superintendent is an integral member of the property’s management team and oversees the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance. The above responsibilities also include overseeing the repair and maintenance of all golf course related equipment. Responsibilities Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable propertySupervises all planting, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse surroundsHires, supervises and develops Assistant Superintendent, foreman, irrigation technician and other employees in the maintenance departmentInforms members about present and future maintenance activitiesCoordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the departmentCommunicates frequently with the General Manger and Director of Maintenance to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/customer feedback.Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basisMaintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipmentImplements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance departmentSupervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation and other mechanical watering systemsDevelops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basisEnsures that the golf course is providing healthy and high quality playing conditions for guests of the propertyPrepares and maintains all recordkeeping for maintenance department (i.e. Human Resource files, inventory files, fertilization and chemical application logs)Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or managerRequirements 3-5 years turf grass management experience requiredSupervisory, coaching and staff development experience requiredKnowledge of budgeting and expense managementKnowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operationsMust have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf businessMust Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skillsMust be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detailMust have exceptional communication and interpersonal skillsMust be have basic computer skills, Word and ExcelCalifornia QAL license requiredNice-to-haves A four-year college degree preferred, but not requiredGCSAA Member preferred, but not required