Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Golf course in Lopatcong, New Jersey is looking for an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
Encompasses a range of responsibilities including but not limited to: the overall maintenance and care of the golf course including turf/grass management, irrigation, chemical/fertilizer applications, and landscaping. The assistant superintendent supervises personnel and participates in the maintenance of golf course tees, greens, fairways, roughs, bunkers and cart paths to ensure high quality playing conditions. All supporting efforts in the overall maintenance of the property may also include tree work and the operation of small tools such as chainsaws, weed wackers and backpack blowers. The position must adhere to the golf maintenance budget and capital plans, and may serve in the superintendent’s capacity in his absence. The assistant superintendent reports to the superintendent and helps suggest improvements to the property and the manner in which those improvements are implemented.

Position Responsibilities:
• Coordinate daily scheduling of personnel duties.
• Perform supervisory duties to support the golf maintenance team.
• Supervise and assist in pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Operate all equipment associated with golf maintenance.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions to the superintendent.
• Maintain and inspect golf course grounds, clubhouse grounds, landscaping, and maintenance equipment.
• Conduct and maintain inventory control practices.
• Assist in hiring maintenance personnel.
• Train personnel in all aspects of golf course operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned in the job description.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about the turf/grass industry and golf course maintenance, work well within a team environment, have a great work ethic and positive attitude, have a sense of urgency, be a self-starter who is organized, reliable, honest and can think through a problem and use common sense to resolve the issue, and be able to effectively manage personnel.
Degree from an accredited turf or grass management program or degree from an agronomy program.
Potential candidates must have a minimum 2 to 4 years experience in the turf or grass industry.
Possess a strong attention to detail and knowledge base for the daily maintenance of a golf course.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
Knowledge of water management.
Ability to work flexible schedule based on the needs of course in all weather conditions.
Experience of hand watering greens and golf course set up.
Ability to identify pest threats on the golf course.
Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to manage the facility in the superintendent’s absence.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Pesticide license required.
Valid driver’s license.

Compensation:
$65,000 – $70,000 per year.

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

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