Description

Overview

Rawls Couse at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas is seeking a driven 2nd Assistant Superintendent eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. This role is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the pump station and all irrigation and drainage systems on the club's golf course and grounds, supervising daily course maintenance, inspecting course conditions, and managing chemical applications and record keeping.

Experience Required

• Three years of experience in the maintenance, operation, or management of a golf course and related facilities and equipment, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Undergraduate college study in turf agronomy or golf course maintenance desirable.
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds and golf course construction, landscaped area maintenance, and building maintenance and improvement.
• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of agronomy, turf grass science, and the rules of golf.
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves, controllers, pumps, and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Pesticide Applicator's certificate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform ongoing course maintenance activities including project and irrigation management.
• Complete minor repairs to irrigation and drainage systems.
• Make chemical applications to greens, tees, fairways, and rough.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventory.
• Train personnel in ongoing course maintenance activities.
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory.
• Assist in the development of equipment purchase specifications.
• Participate in safety orientation and ongoing safety training for all department staff.
• Supervise the Maintenance Shop and run operations in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent and 1st Assistant Superintendent.
• Perform other appropriate tasks assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent and the 1st Assistant Superintendent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.