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Job Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Department: Golf Course Maintenance
Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent
Classification: Exempt

SUMMARY

Plans, coordinates and directs activities of the Golf Course Maintenance staff and operates and maintains a computerized irrigation system by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Provide excellent guest service to members.

• Assists in establishing maintenance schedules to ensure optimum playing conditions for customers; reviews and adjusts maintenance schedules as necessary.

• Determines irrigation needs daily to ensure adequate watering and prevent waste of water based on readouts from computerized weather station and afternoon course inspections.

• Program central irrigation computer system according to frequently changing factors such as temperature, weather, terrain, drainage, amount of golf play or golf car traffic.

• Inspects irrigation field controllers, records adjustments needed, troubleshoots malfunctions and trains workers in repair of irrigation system.

• Assists in maintaining inventory of parts and supplies for irrigation system; orders new quantities as needed; occasionally orders other supplies such as tools, seed, and fertilizer.

• Trains maintenance staff in the proper and safe operation of a variety of golf course equipment including tractors, mowers and other specialized turf care equipment.

• Assists in keeping accurate maintenance records for pesticide and fertilizer applications.

• Acts as Golf Course Superintendent during vacations and other absences.

• To adhere to company policy and procedure

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervising approximately 15-20 employees in the Golf Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts

• Ability to apply concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations such as mixture and application of pesticides and fertilizers.

• Must posses a valid California Drivers License or equivalent

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Associates Degree equivalent from a two year college in turfgrass management or horticulture and three years related experience working on a golf course, including operation of equipment and a computerized irrigation system, at least one year of supervisory experience and knowledge of current OSHA and EPA regulations; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• State of California Qualified Applications License or ability to obtain within three months from date of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Title: Outside Services Staff
Department: Outside Services
Reports to: Outside Services Supervisor
Classification: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Provides bag, golf car and practice facility services to members and guests in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Brings carts from cart barn to cart staging area outside Golf Shop

• Removes bags from Bag Storage Room and loads onto carts

• Transports practice balls to each end of range and fills appropriate containers

• Places bags of practice balls at evenly spaced intervals on range

• Operates tractor and ball picker on practice facility to retrieve balls

• Washes all practice balls daily

• Removes bags from golf cars and returns bags to assigned rack in Bag Storage Room

• Returns golf cars to barn; removes waste and provides each golf car with a new scorecard, pencil, and tees; refills sand bottles; washes golf car with pressure cleaner; parks golf car in barn and connects charger cable

• Service electric golf car and vehicles when needed

• Maintains a clean and organized Bag Storage Room and Club Repair Room

• Washes towels and other reusable items

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• High School Education, some college

• Valid California Drivers License

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.