Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Vero Beach, Florida is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Assist overseeing the course maintenance and enhancement of our landscapes, gardens, and grounds. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for outdoor work, helping to ensure that all aspects of landscape management are executed efficiently and effectively. This role requires a hands-on approach to assisting the management of projects, and maintaining high standards in tree care, lawn care, and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities:
• Schedule and assign work tasks for grounds crew members, supervise employees to ensure quality work is being performed.
• Train grounds staff on the operation of equipment while keeping safety at the forefront of any maintenance operations.
• Assist the Superintendent in the planning of future improvement projects to be completed both in-house and by outside contractors.
• Serve as the supervisor in charge when the Superintendent is off property.
• Managing soil moisture levels in fine turf using TDR Moisture meters to ensure highest possible playing conditions and turf health.
• Mixing and applying pesticides using Toro spray rigs and 25 gallon spot rigs in carts.
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing irrigation system breaks.
• Operation of automatic irrigation system and scheduling of cycles in Toro Sitepro
• Applying fertilizer products using push spreaders and vehicle mounted spreaders such as Lely and Adams spreaders.
• Operation of all grounds maintenance equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintain pesticide application record logs in accordance with government regulations.
• Lead crews in tree removal activities including felling of trees, breakdown, and cleanup.
• Course setup duties as needed
• Ability and willingness to perform all other duties as assigned in order to meet the club’s operational needs.

Requirements:
Have a deep understanding of all facets of the aeration process and the desired result.
Multi-year golf course maintenance experience required.
Experience in application of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides.
One year managerial experience on a golf course maintenance crew, multi-course experience preferred.
Knowledge of landscape design principles, tree care techniques, irrigation methods, and lawn maintenance practices.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to obtain Florida Restricted pesticide applicator license.
Experience with Tif-Eagle Ultradwarf Bermuda grass a plus.

Compensation:
$60,000 – $80,000 per year.

How to apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the email provided.

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