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USAJOBS · 1 week ago

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Shaw AFB, South Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent for Shaw AFB, SC. The role involves managing golf course maintenance programs, ensuring efficient operations, and providing expert advice on renovations and improvements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a golf course maintenance program which includes: golf cart fleet, golf course greens/tees, practice areas, ranges, irrigation systems, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, on course restroom facilities, wooded areas, unused acreage and maintenance vehicles and equipment

Plans all maintenance and project work, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve maintenance standards and long-range goals

Diagnoses deficiencies relative to soil disease, desiccation, winter kill, erosion and impact or error in maintaining a complex mix of soil and plant needs for greens, fairways, roughs, trees, scrubs, foliage, ground covers and ornamentals

Determines proper application of grass seed and/or sprigs, plant nutritional products, plant control products, soil and sand mixtures sufficient to maintain course within regulatory and industry standards

Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain golf course properties

Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures designed to ensure operating and capital expenses in line with approved budgets

Provides expert advice on renovations, improvements, minor and major construction for rebuilding or new construction of greens, bunkers and tees, additional subterranean irrigation lines, sprinkler heads and additional nursery yardage

Responsible for work force management, recruitment and staff training

Plans and organizes in-service training programs to include safety and the proper methods and uses of motorized turf equipment and application of plant control products

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Golf course maintenanceIrrigation systemsTurf propagationPersonnel managementPesticide applicator certificationStaff trainingEffective communication

Required

Progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance, which provides a technical knowledge of turf propagation, cultivation, course equipment and mechanics, irrigation and drainage systems and controls, horticulture, and insect/pest control and various turf diseases and remedies

Knowledge of personnel management principles and policies sufficient to supervise and direct a staff of ground maintenance employees

Knowledge of grass seeds and sprigs, plant nutritional products, plant control products, and soil and sand mixtures

Knowledge of golf course construction and golfing techniques

Possession of a Class A rating from the Golf Course Superintendent's Associate of America is highly desirable

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Requires current state and/or Federal certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator