1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Golf course in Falls Church, Virginia is looking for a 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.

Position Overview:
This position plans and implements the maintenance of 9 holes, practice areas, and grounds at Jefferson District Golf Course. Conducts daily course inspections to determine conditions and contacts pro-shop staff for opening or closing. Supervises and plans daily tasks performed by the maintenance staff. Trains the staff in the safe operation of golf maintenance equipment. Supervises and teaches staff making pesticide or fertilizer applications. Completes staff annual performance reviews. Hires and terminates seasonal staff. Ensures the site is staffed over a 363-day operating schedule. Calibrates sprayers and spreaders. Keeps records of pesticide and fertilizer applications. Activates and de-activates the automated irrigation system. Maintains and repairs the automated irrigation system. Assists with creating purchase requests for equipment, parts, and supplies. Dips fuel storage tanks to keep accurate records of totals, and places orders when needed. Conducts monthly safety meetings and keeps records. Assists with implementing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for the site. Conducts inspections, submits reports and keeps records for the site SWPPP. Operates all equipment including sprayers, mowers, tractors (with attachments) and utility vehicles. In the absence of the mechanic, implements a preventive maintenance program for the equipment fleet while maintaining an inventory of equipment parts and supplies. Ensures compliance with FCPA hazardous materials program and appropriate state, local and federal regulations regarding the purchase, application, storage and disposal of chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
• Manages the maintenance and operation of a medium sized fleet of greens mowers, fairway movers, trim mowers, rough mowers, utility vehicles, spray tanks, sand trap rakes, seeders, aerators, etc.;
• Develops and implements a detailed turf management plan for assigned greens, tees, roughs and lawn areas;
• Establishes criteria for and determines golf course playability and authorizes the opening and closing of the grounds;
• Supervises the maintenance and operation of a small, automated irrigation system including pump house, central computer, field controllers, valves and sprinkler heads;
• Plans for and supervises major improvement projects such as greens and tees construction, cart path construction, sand bunker construction, site landscaping, pond dredging, etc.;
• Inspects Park facilities and grounds for safety hazards and operational deficiencies, recommends improvements and initiates corrective measures;
• Authorizes purchase requests and invoices for payment.
• Accountable for the purchase, storage and application and disposal of hazardous materials including pesticides, fertilizers and other turf care products;
• Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and county safety standards;
• Assists with budget justifications for capital equipment, staffing and annual operating supplies;
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits, goals and guidelines for specialized areas of supervision;
• Hires, supervises, schedules and evaluates a small staff;
• Plans, schedules and conducts specialized on-site staff training;
• Completes and submits various financial, administrative and statistical reports.

Requirements:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center and/or park management;
Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures;
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment;
Knowledge of methods and practices of golf course maintenance;
Knowledge of materials and equipment used in golf course maintenance;
Ability to identify, isolate and initiate repairs to equipment and irrigation systems;
Ability to identify and treat turfgrass diseases and pests;
Ability to read and understand blueprints, chemical labels and other technical documents;
Ability and skill to operate a variety of golf course maintenance equipment;
Ability to obtain necessary certifications.

Preferred:
Three years of experience in golf course maintenance at a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a Certified Fertilizer Applicator’s License.
Three years of experience applying pesticides and fertilizers to turf.
Three years of experience operating and maintaining automated irrigation systems.

Compensation:
$68,774.37 – $114,625.06 per year.

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

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