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Twice

Golf Course Superintendent

Twice, Harrison, Maine, United States

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Overview General Purpose:

Oversees the maintenance and construction of a 18 or 27 hole golf course (or courses) with 2 to 3.5 million dollars revenue and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.

Essential Duties

Prepares and maintains the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.

Plans, organizes and directs the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers.

Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants.

Ensures that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.

Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.

Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepares reports.

Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.

Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.

Coordinates snow removal (depending upon facility location).

Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.

Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.

Ensures proper mixing, calibration and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.

Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper and Irrigation Technician.

Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.

Requires regular and reliable attendance.

Incorporates safe work practices into all job functions.

Education/Experience Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant or soil science).

Experience Required Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks and sits. Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears. Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells. Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

Valid Driver’s License

Pesticide Application License

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co‑workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

Essential Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the annual golf course maintenance budget.

Organize and direct maintenance and construction of course features.

Supervise planting and cultural practices for turf and ornamental plants.

Ensure maintenance equipment is properly maintained and procure supplies within budget.

Maintain records of activities and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Incorporate safe work practices into all job functions.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Dental Care

Vision Benefit

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Legal Assistance

Paid Time-Off

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