Assistant Superintendent

About the role

Esplanade at St Marys, located in St Mary, GA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Assistant Superintendent. We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties
• Assists in the planning, organizing and direction of the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants
• Ensures that construction equipment is properly maintained
• Assists in the procurement of supplies and materials and ensures costs remain within budgetary limitations
• Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assists with the preparation of required reports
• Follows sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents
• Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location)
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations
• Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate
• Develops ongoing training programs
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/horticulture/plant/soil science)
• Valid Driver's License
• Pesticide Application License
• 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)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Physical demands

• Regularly stands, walks and sits
• Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears
• Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells
• Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions
• Noise level is moderate

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria