The Crescent Hotels Group
Description
⛳ Assistant Agronomist
Job Summary
Horseshoe Bay Resort is seeking an experienced and dedicated
Assistant Superintendent
to report directly to the Agronomist. This role involves directing and actively participating in the maintenance of all golf course areas (greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, roughs, water features, and cart paths). The Assistant Agronomist will supervise staff, manage equipment usage, oversee complex irrigation systems, and assume the Agronomist’s duties in their absence, as directed. A key requirement is proven proficiency across multiple golf course maintenance specialties.
Core Responsibilities and Duties
Golf Course Maintenance & Supervision:
Direct and participate in the daily maintenance of all golf course components (greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, roughs, etc.).
Schedule and supervise the work of maintenance employees and the use of equipment.
Responsible for maintaining the job assignment board, ensuring it is accurate and filled out for the next day before leaving.
Agronomy and Cultural Programs:
Ensure agronomic and cultural programs are achieved and implement necessary changes to management programs.
Requires advanced understanding of agronomy and turfgrass management practices.
Participate in and oversee large-scale operations, including the operation of equipment, repair of infrastructure, and chemical/fertilizer application.
Application and Equipment Management:
Instruct and train equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and mechanical equipment.
Supervise and assist in all chemical/fertilizer
applications , including operating and calibrating application equipment.
Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps and the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
Personnel Management and Leadership:
Assist in personnel evaluation, employee safety, and discipline.
Modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation when needed.
Fill in for absent staff (Application Technician, Irrigation Technician, Lead Greenskeeper, etc.) to ensure scheduled activities are implemented.
Facility Opening and Closing (Leadership Hours):
Required to arrive
20-30 minutes before
the scheduled crew start time and remain
20-30 minutes after
the crew leaves.
Opening Duties
include: unlocking facilities, turning on lights, checking messages, checking the golf course, adjusting the assignment board, checking the irrigation computer, and performing all other facility opening duties.
Closing Duties
include: securing facilities, performing all Maintenance Facility and Office closing procedures, recording daily logs, posting the next day’s assignments, and scheduling the irrigation computer.
General:
Adhere to all mandatory operational standards, policies, and procedures. Maintain a keen eye for detail.
Employment Standards and Qualifications
Experience/Proficiency:
Must be experienced and proficient
in all duties related to the following positions:
Application Technician
Irrigation Technician
Lead Greenskeeper
Equipment Operator
Greenskeeper
Education (Preferred):
Two- or four-year degree in
Golf Course Management, Turfgrass Management, or a related field
is preferred. Must possess substantial training and hands‑on experience in turfgrass or golf course management.
Technical Knowledge:
Must have an advanced understanding of agronomy and turfgrass management practices, a working knowledge of golf course construction principles and methods, and basic knowledge of electrical systems.
Certifications:
Current state certification or licensing as a
pesticide applicator
is required.
Valid
driver’s license or CDL
is required, with the ability to meet driver insurability requirements. (Minimum age 21+ if driving a licensed Resort vehicle).
Communication & Professionalism:
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and professional people skills. Ability to comprehend reading materials, speak, read, and write English. Must maintain a neat, pleasant, and professional appearance.
Development:
Required to participate in continuing education opportunities (seminars, workshops, field days, trade shows).
Physical & Mental Requirements
Must have the physical strength, stamina, and agility necessary to perform common golf course maintenance operations tasks.
Employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds ,
frequently lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds
for extended periods, and
occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance .
Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs and slopes as a daily routine.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Health & Wellness:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Critical Illness, Accident, and Major Illness Insurance; Long and Short-Term Disability.
Financial:
401k plan with employer match; Competitive Pay with Scheduled Reviews and Raises; Associate Relief Fund.
Work/Life Balance:
Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays.
Resort Privileges:
Limited access to resort amenities (Golf, etc., based on occupancy/business levels); Retail and Dining Discounts; Discounts at Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties.
Additional Perks:
Subsidized Associate Housing and Shuttle Service; Weekly Meal Subsidies; Growth opportunities via the Manager in Training Program (MIT).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts
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Job Summary
Horseshoe Bay Resort is seeking an experienced and dedicated
Assistant Superintendent
to report directly to the Agronomist. This role involves directing and actively participating in the maintenance of all golf course areas (greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, roughs, water features, and cart paths). The Assistant Agronomist will supervise staff, manage equipment usage, oversee complex irrigation systems, and assume the Agronomist’s duties in their absence, as directed. A key requirement is proven proficiency across multiple golf course maintenance specialties.
Core Responsibilities and Duties
Golf Course Maintenance & Supervision:
Direct and participate in the daily maintenance of all golf course components (greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, roughs, etc.).
Schedule and supervise the work of maintenance employees and the use of equipment.
Responsible for maintaining the job assignment board, ensuring it is accurate and filled out for the next day before leaving.
Agronomy and Cultural Programs:
Ensure agronomic and cultural programs are achieved and implement necessary changes to management programs.
Requires advanced understanding of agronomy and turfgrass management practices.
Participate in and oversee large-scale operations, including the operation of equipment, repair of infrastructure, and chemical/fertilizer application.
Application and Equipment Management:
Instruct and train equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and mechanical equipment.
Supervise and assist in all chemical/fertilizer
applications , including operating and calibrating application equipment.
Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps and the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
Personnel Management and Leadership:
Assist in personnel evaluation, employee safety, and discipline.
Modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation when needed.
Fill in for absent staff (Application Technician, Irrigation Technician, Lead Greenskeeper, etc.) to ensure scheduled activities are implemented.
Facility Opening and Closing (Leadership Hours):
Required to arrive
20-30 minutes before
the scheduled crew start time and remain
20-30 minutes after
the crew leaves.
Opening Duties
include: unlocking facilities, turning on lights, checking messages, checking the golf course, adjusting the assignment board, checking the irrigation computer, and performing all other facility opening duties.
Closing Duties
include: securing facilities, performing all Maintenance Facility and Office closing procedures, recording daily logs, posting the next day’s assignments, and scheduling the irrigation computer.
General:
Adhere to all mandatory operational standards, policies, and procedures. Maintain a keen eye for detail.
Employment Standards and Qualifications
Experience/Proficiency:
Must be experienced and proficient
in all duties related to the following positions:
Application Technician
Irrigation Technician
Lead Greenskeeper
Equipment Operator
Greenskeeper
Education (Preferred):
Two- or four-year degree in
Golf Course Management, Turfgrass Management, or a related field
is preferred. Must possess substantial training and hands‑on experience in turfgrass or golf course management.
Technical Knowledge:
Must have an advanced understanding of agronomy and turfgrass management practices, a working knowledge of golf course construction principles and methods, and basic knowledge of electrical systems.
Certifications:
Current state certification or licensing as a
pesticide applicator
is required.
Valid
driver’s license or CDL
is required, with the ability to meet driver insurability requirements. (Minimum age 21+ if driving a licensed Resort vehicle).
Communication & Professionalism:
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and professional people skills. Ability to comprehend reading materials, speak, read, and write English. Must maintain a neat, pleasant, and professional appearance.
Development:
Required to participate in continuing education opportunities (seminars, workshops, field days, trade shows).
Physical & Mental Requirements
Must have the physical strength, stamina, and agility necessary to perform common golf course maintenance operations tasks.
Employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds ,
frequently lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds
for extended periods, and
occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance .
Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs and slopes as a daily routine.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Health & Wellness:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Critical Illness, Accident, and Major Illness Insurance; Long and Short-Term Disability.
Financial:
401k plan with employer match; Competitive Pay with Scheduled Reviews and Raises; Associate Relief Fund.
Work/Life Balance:
Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays.
Resort Privileges:
Limited access to resort amenities (Golf, etc., based on occupancy/business levels); Retail and Dining Discounts; Discounts at Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties.
Additional Perks:
Subsidized Associate Housing and Shuttle Service; Weekly Meal Subsidies; Growth opportunities via the Manager in Training Program (MIT).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts
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