Assistant Superintendent
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Superintendent to assist overseeing the course maintenance and enhancement of our landscapes, gardens, and grounds. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for outdoor work, helping to ensure that all aspects of landscape management are executed efficiently and effectively. This role requires a hands-on approach to assisting the management of projects, and maintaining high standards in tree care, lawn care, and irrigation systems.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and assign work tasks for grounds crew members, supervise employees to ensure quality work is being performed.
- Train grounds staff on the operation of equipment while keeping safety at the forefront of any maintenance operations.
- Assist the Superintendent in the planning of future improvement projects to be completed both in-house and by outside contractors.
- Serve as the supervisor in charge when the Superintendent is off property.
- Managing soil moisture levels in fine turf using TDR Moisture meters to ensure highest possible playing conditions and turf health.
- Mixing and applying pesticides using Toro spray rigs and 25 gallon spot rigs in carts.
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing irrigation system breaks.
- Operation of automatic irrigation system and scheduling of cycles in Toro Sitepro
- Applying fertilizer products using push spreaders and vehicle mounted spreaders such as Lely and Adams spreaders.
- Operation of all grounds maintenance equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Maintain pesticide application record logs in accordance with government regulations.
- Lead crews in tree removal activities including felling of trees, breakdown, and cleanup.
- Course setup duties as needed
- Ability and willingness to perform all other duties as assigned in order to meet the Club's operational needs.
Experience Requirements
- Have a deep understanding of all facets of the aeration process and the desired result.
- Multi-year golf course maintenance experience required.
- Experience in application of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides.
- One year managerial experience on a golf course maintenance crew, multi-course experience preferred.
- Knowledge of landscape design principles, tree care techniques, irrigation methods, and lawn maintenance practices.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
Special Requirements
Ability to obtain Florida Restricted pesticide applicator license.
Experience with Tif-Eagle Ultradwarf Bermuda grass a plus.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$60,000 to $80,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Please contact HR Dept by email with resume sherie@indianriverclub.com
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