2nd Assistant Superintendent

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Under the Golf Course Superintendent’s supervision, the 2nd assistant directs, and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as requires.  The assistant superintendent may serve in the superintendents’ capacity during his/her absence.

  Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Oversees and performs ongoing course maintenance activities.
• Completes minor repair on equipment.
• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Maintains equipment inventory.
• Trains personnel in ongoing course maintenance activities.
• Maintains parts and supplies inventory.
• Assists in the development of equipment purchase specifications.
• Performs safety orientation and ongoing safety training for all department staff.
• Supervises Maintenance Shop and runs operations in the absence of Golf Course Superintendent.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.

 Licenses and Special Requirements

• Pesticide Applicator’s certificate.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. 
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.