Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent

Position Summary

The City of Mont Belvieu, Texas is seeking its next Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent for Eagle Pointe Golf Club. This role comes at a pivotal time in Eagle Pointe’s history, following the retirement of a respected Superintendent.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide overall agronomic leadership to ensure the highest standards of turf quality, course conditioning, and presentation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive agronomic programs, including fertilization, integrated pest management, irrigation scheduling, and cultural practices.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize irrigation and drainage systems to promote healthy turf and water efficiency.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate maintenance staff to foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Prepare, administer, and manage the annual maintenance budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maintaining premium course conditions.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and pesticide application requirements.
• Manage equipment fleet maintenance and replacement planning to achieve optimal performance, reduce sunken maintenance costs, and maximize lifespan of assets.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract services.
• Work with Department leadership to assess and address needs through capital improvement projects and fixed asset replacement schedule.
• During emergency conditions, all City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Five (5) or more years of experience in golf course maintenance operations.
• A non-commercial Political Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within six (6) months of hire.
• A valid Texas Driver License.

Preferred Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or a related field preferred.
• Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public and co-workers.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
• Ability to direct and organize program activities.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to train others.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a progressive step plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• TMRS retirement.
• Paid health, life insurance.
• Longevity pay.
• A deferred comp plan available.

Application Procedures

Interested individuals who meet the minimum requirements should apply online at www.montbelvieu.net. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email.