Assistant Superintendent

Oakridge Country Club

Farmington, Utah

Assistant Superintendent

Oakridge Country Club is a private, member owned 18-hole park style golf course designed by William F. Bell and William Neff.  The Club opened in 1957 and has 400 active members.  Oakridge is located 20 miles north of Salt Lake City and is adjacent to numerous outdoor and cultural activities.  Hiking, biking, rafting, fly fishing, summer concerts and winter activities are all within a short distance of the golf course.

Description:   The Assistant Superintendent, under supervision of the Superintendent or Senior Assistant Superintendent, will be involved in all aspects of golf course management. Specific emphasis will be on fertilizer and plant protectant applications along with seasonal employee training and supervision.

Other duties and responsibilities may include monitoring golf course playing conditions, small project management, equipment maintenance, irrigation maintenance and repair and performing other tasks in daily course preparation as needed. We desire an individual that is looking to develop personal management skills while gaining knowledge in golf course management.

Requirements:

- College level or technical training in turfgrass management or related field is desired

- Golf course maintenance experience required

- Ability to spot, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair irrigation system mechanical and electrical components

- Knowledge of turfgrass diseases and the ability to scout and identify problems

- Knowledge of fertilizer and chemical application equipment including calibration

- Works efficiently in a clean and organized environment

- Demonstrates self-motivation and attention to details

- Strong record keeping and organizational skills

- Desire to learn about budget development, purchasing and inventory management

- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and varying schedules

- Ability to play golf and relate to course conditions