Assistant Superintendent
The Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for working closely with the Director of Agronomy and the Golf Course Superintendent. He/she will be responsible for maintaining championship conditions for our membership as well as supervising all golf course maintenance activities and personnel. Located within 30 minutes of downtown Austin, we are a newly constructed Tom Fazio designed golf course featuring 007 Bentgrass greens complete with Turfbreeze fans, Zeon Zoysia-grass fairways, tees and roughs. The club is operating in year 4 of a 5-year Toro lease package with a Rainbird 2 Wire IC System. Construction is set to begin on a new state of the art clubhouse in 2025. Driftwood is 1 of 33 clubs that makeup The Discovery Land Company portfolio worldwide. There are multiple new properties in various stages of construction with others slated to begin in 2025 and beyond. This position provides a great entry into the Discovery Portfolio.
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Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club
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Responsibilities
· Supervises maintenance crew, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects, trains and evaluates staff, reviews the completed work to assure the work quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties
· Monitors golf course and all club grounds in all seasons; repair and improve the turf, grounds and irrigation systems; inspects work for compliance to safety standards
· Assures the golf course maintains the best possible playing conditions including proper placement of pins, tee markers, and proper raking of bunkers.
· Supervise and assist in the maintenance and repair of the golf course irrigation system and water transfer pipelines.
· Oversees and performs pesticide applications and handles hazardous materials in accordance with all state and Federal regulatory compliance
· Oversees the maintenance and operation of all golf course and grounds equipment.
· Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
· Supervises all planting, fertilizing and care of - plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on the golf course
· Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Educational Requirements
· Minimum requirement of an Associate’s degree or 2-year certificate in turf management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field (Bachelors preferred).
Experience Requirements
· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in golf course maintenance,
· Strong knowledge of turfgrass species, irrigation systems, and golf course agronomy practices.
· Well versed in all aspects of Golf Course maintenance
· Valid driver's license and pesticide applicator's license (or ability to obtain).
· Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
· Ability to work in a team environment.
· Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
· Ability to work golf course maintenance hours/schedule
Job Benefits
· Temporary EMPLOYEE HOUSING
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
· Matching 401k contribution (%)
· Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
· Uniforms
· National and Local association dues paid.
· Relocation stipend
· Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
· Professional development and growth opportunities within Discovery Land Company
· Tournament volunteer opportunities
· Opportunities to work with other Discovery Land Co. projects
Date Job is Available
Salary
$70,000 to $75,000 per year
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Please Send Resume to epuls@driftwoodgolfclub.com
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