Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Chicago, Illinois is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and assists with the day-to-day oversight of the maintenance and agronomic practices of the golf course and adjacent grounds, including but not limited to the clubhouse landscaping and maintenance complex.

Position Responsibilities:
• Assist management with supervising the foreman, irrigation technician and other employees in the maintenance department.
• Assist management with daily work procedures, prepares weekly work schedules, and expedites workflow for the foreman, irrigation staff and other employees in the maintenance department.
• Assist with issuing written and oral instructions to maintenance personnel; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Provide essential input to the Superintendent to assist in planning and managing the annual budget and the maintenance recordkeeping.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Works closely with Superintendent in preparing short-term and long-term agronomic strategies for maintenance of the golf course daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly fertilization, irrigation schedules.
• Assist staff when needed with routine tasks (mowing, calibrating and operating pesticide sprayer, routine repairs)
• Monitors inventory of all maintenance equipment and the use of the equipment.
• Assists with proper application and documentation of all chemicals and fertilizers as outlined in agronomic plan and weekly schedule.
• Assists with inventory of all chemicals, fertilizers, shop supplies and course supplies and communicate future needs to Superintendent as appropriate
• Assists management with developing, performing, and documenting safety meetings for the maintenance department
• Assists with monitoring and recording fuel and irrigation usage logs and report appropriately
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be highly organized, efficient and detail-oriented.
Must possess basic computer skills (Word and Excel).
Must have supervisory experience.
Must have a strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
Must have a basic knowledge of budgeting and expense management.
GCSAA Member or apprentice preferred, but not required.
A four-year college degree preferred, but not required.
1-3 years turfgrass management experience preferred.
Possess or be able to obtain a State Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of employment.

Compensation:
$55,000 – $65,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

« Back to the Golf Jobs listings