Golf Course Superintendent

POSITION SUMMARY

The Superintendent oversees the maintenance and management practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance, RV and Bike park and courts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all facets of golf course maintenance including renovation projects, landscaping, scheduling, crew supervision and training, calibrations, irrigation use and repair, pesticide/fertilizer applications and other areas as needed.
• Horticultural landscaping, raking and maintaining bunkers, line of play duties; changing holes, tee markers, maintenance of out of bounds and hazard markers
• Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and disciplines employees (with guidance from Human Resources); Leads and directs ground crew employees providing coaching on particular tasks as needed; Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees; Works with Park Superintendent when projects warrant assistance from golf course staff.
• Responsible for care, maintenance and landscaping needs of the golf course. Perform all agronomic functions required including but not limited to: mowing greens, tees, fairway, approaches and roughs; fertilizing, applying pesticides, cultivation practices.
• Operate turf maintenance equipment; Clean and service equipment and report any mechanical problems to the mechanic immediately
• Ensures that the golf course is providing healthy and high-quality playing conditions for guests of the property; assures that Pickleball courts and miniature golf areas are suitable for play
• Oversees budget, completes requisitions, make recommendations for fee changes, equipment and capital improvement needs
• Maintain effective working relationships including communications with management and staff;
• Prepares and maintains all record keeping for the golf division (i.e. Human Resource files, inventory files, fertilization and chemical application logs)

POSITION COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times;
• Knowledge and ability to maintain and operate equipment and tools used to perform grounds and facility maintenance as well as basic computer skills;
• Ability to teach effective safety and work practices to maintenance, lead and seasonal crews;
• Enforce City of Pittsburg policies and procedures;
• Ability to work with the public in a professional manner;
• Ability to function independently as well as coordinate and interface with other supervisors, team members and other departments;
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work; ability to complete specific tasks in a timely manner, utilizing proper materials, equipment and staffing to achieve maximum efficiency.

EDUCATION

• Degree in Golf Course Management, Turf Management, Agronomy or related field;
• Three to five years’ experience in an Assistant Golf Superintendent position or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work;
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months;
• Valid Driver’s License

For inquiries about the position contact Kris Loy, Director of Parks and Recreation, at kris.loy@pittks.org.