Assistant Superintendent

Jefferson Landing, an award-winning golf course nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and High Country of North Carolina, is seeking a course Assistant Superintendent. The resort community includes an impeccably manicured 18-hole golf course with bent grass fairways, tees, and greens and a new state-of-the-art practice facility. In addition to our existing four-hole short course we will be opening an additional three holes of short course and a Himalayas putting green in late spring. Recently, the back nine and portions of the front have been renovated with work continuing in the spring. 

General job description:

Works under the direction of the Superintendent and under basic supervision will assist with the managing of staff, training, and special projects. The candidate must have an enthusiastic team-oriented attitude. He/she should be able to schedule and direct the crew so that tasks are executed accurately and in a timely manner. The Assistant should be able to substitute without disruption for the Superintendent in his absence.

• Will be able to calibrate sprayers and fertilize spreaders
• Maintains chemical storage building and mixing area
• Apply fertilizers correctly
• Maintain proper recordkeeping
• Maintain state pesticide license
• Repairs and maintenance of irrigation system
• Deep watering greens, tees, and fairways
• Wilt watching
• Course setup
• Special projects
• Keeping MSDS sheets up to date
• Scouting for pests
• Operate all equipment
• Train employees to use equipment safe
• Keep shop neat