Description

Responsibilities of the position :

Maintains all grounds including the golf course, clubhouse surrounds and other maintainable property.

Supervises all plantings, fertilizing and chemical applications, and other care of turf, plants, shrubs and trees on the golf course and clubhouse surrounds.

Hires, supervises, and develops grounds maintenance staff and other employees in the maintenance department.

Coordinates scheduling of all personnel assigned to the department.

Communicates frequently with the Owners and Golf Professional to discuss activities, goals, plans and member/guest feedback.

Prepares and manages annual budget plan for the golf course maintenance operation on an annual basis.

Maintains inventory and oversees all repairs and scheduled maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment.

Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees of the maintenance department.

Supervises maintenance and operation of drainage, irrigation, and other mechanical watering systems.

Develops chemical and fertilizing plan on an annual basis.

Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property.

Prepares and maintains all record keeping for maintenance department (i.e., inventory, files, fuel, fertilization, irrigation and chemical application logs)

Perform other duties as assigned by Owners

Experience Requirements:

Knowledge of budgeting and expense management.

3-5 years turf grass management experience

Supervisory, coaching and staff development experience required

Experience producing excellent playing conditions

A two-year degree preferred, but not required

GCSAA Member preferred, but not required

Spray Tech certified and Irrigation knowledge

Knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations affecting management of golf course operations

Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business

Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Must be highly organized and efficient with a high attention to detail

Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Must have basic computer skills