Assistant Superintendent
General Purpose
Oversees the maintenance and construction of the golf course (or courses) and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.
Essential Duties
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Works with the Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed.
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Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
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Aids in the planning, organizing and direction of the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
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Assists in the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants.
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Ensures that construction equipment is properly maintained.
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Aids in the procurement of supplies and materials and ensures costs remain within budgetary limitations.
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Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assists with the preparation of required reports.
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Fulfills sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
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Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
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Collaborates in coordinating snow removal (depending upon facility location).
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Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
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Ensures associates obtain proper licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.
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Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
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Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
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Affirms that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.
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Develops ongoing training programs.
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Maintains business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
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Regular and reliable attendance.
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Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
Education/Experience
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Bachelor's degree, associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school;
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Three to four years related experience and/or training;
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Or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
Physical Demands
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Regularly stands, walks and sits.
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Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears.
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Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells.
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Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.
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Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.
Environment/Noise
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Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles.
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Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
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Noise level is moderate.
Certificates/Licenses
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Valid Driver’s License.
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Pesticide Application License.
Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences
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Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.