Assistant Superintendent

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing a 12-acre private club property located in Chicago, Illinois. The property features a short-game golf practice facility, clay tennis courts, a Great Lawn, bocce courts, paddle and pickleball courts, parking areas, and numerous landscaped beds surrounding the clubhouse and property entrances.

Responsibilities include a wide range of grounds maintenance and turf management duties, including:

• Mowing and maintaining golf course turf, lawns, and surrounding landscaped areas.

• Applying fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides to promote healthy turf and plant growth.

• Monitoring and managing turfgrass diseases, weeds, and other pest pressures.

• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting irrigation systems.

• Maintaining clay tennis courts and other recreational surfaces.

• Planting, pruning, mulching, and maintaining ornamental landscape beds.

• Assisting with the seasonal installation, maintenance, and removal of an outdoor ice rink.

• Performing snow and ice removal during the winter months.

• Operating and maintaining various turf equipment and machinery.

• Maintaining a high standard of presentation, cleanliness, and attention to detail throughout the property.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities throughout the changing seasons. Strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of turfgrass management practices, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional playing conditions and overall property appearance are essential.