Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course in Essex, Maryland is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Assists in the management and administration of golf course grounds maintenance and improvement activities. Assists with Management of staff of full-time and seasonal grounds labor employees, provides training and assigns tasks. The position may serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
• Golf Course Maintenance: Assists in the planning and supervising of the daily maintenance operation; Supervises/completes pesticide and fertilizer applications including calibration of equipment; Coordinates with the mechanic on equipment condition and availability; Supervises/operates automatic irrigation system. Troubleshoots problems and schedules repairs and maintenance; Observes course conditions and makes recommendations for improvements or implements immediate action to correct observed problems.
• Personnel Management: Instructs and trains equipment operators on the proper use and care of equipment; Assists in personnel management and evaluation, administration of department policies and procedures, employee discipline and modifies daily schedule based on professional interpretation of priorities.
• Budget Administration: Assists in budget preparation, administration and purchasing.
• Business Communication: Refers to all professional relationships: Supervisors, peers, golf professional and staff, customers. Works with golf professional staff to achieve facility goals.
• Capital Improvement: Assists in project development and management during construction.

Requirements:
Associates Degree in Turfgrass Management or related field from an accredited program or progression towards completion in such a program.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Supervisory skills, computer skills, climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, balancing, reaching, and heavy lifting.
Must possess or obtain a Maryland Public Agency Pesticide Applicator’s license in at least category III-C (Turf) within six months of employment and keep license active while employed.
Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass maintenance for golf courses; basic construction techniques; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers, amendments, herbicides, growth regulators, fungicides, and insecticides; drainage and irrigation operation.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Compensation:
$46,000 – $55,000 per year.
Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, generous time off benefits, mandatory participation in the Baltimore County Government pension plan, free golf benefits, discounts and merchandise, food and beverage.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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