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The Ford Field & River Club · 1 week ago

2nd Assistant

RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Ford Field & River Club is seeking a 2nd Assistant to direct and participate in the maintenance of the golf course. The role involves supervising the golf course maintenance crew, planning daily schedules, and ensuring the proper application of pesticides and management of equipment.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Daily Planning: Assist in planning and prioritizing the daily schedule for golf course property within the area of responsibility

Schedules the work crew

Responsible for 20-25 full-time employees in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent

Regularly supervises teams of 5-8 employees daily

Staff Supervision: Supervise golf maintenance staff to maximize efficiency and the use of man-hours, occasionally performing duties based on staff availability

Oversees completion of various work assignments and assists in field decisions regarding job procedures, work standards and machinery use

Enforces safe working methods. Reports disciplinary problems to the GCS and/or 1st Assistant GCS

Deputy Superintendent: Serve as the Superintendent's or Assistant's capacity during their absence

Pesticide Applications: Supervise pesticide applications, calibrate and/or operate pesticide application equipment, and mix chemicals and fertilizers for application

Equipment Security: Ensure all equipment is secure from theft and protected from weather conditions at the end of each day

Pump House Monitoring: Monitor the pump house and transfer pump

Landscaping: Coordinate landscaping duties with the Landscape Superintendent

Must know proper maintenance procedures and basic agronomic practices for greens, fairways, tees, lakes, roughs, bunkers, and all other appropriate areas

Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation pumps and irrigation and drainage systems

Inventory Management: Track golf course supplies

Experimentation: Monitor experimentation under the supervision of the Director

Continuing Education: Participate in continuing education seminars as recommended by the Director

Irrigation Knowledge: Possess a working knowledge of the irrigation system for repairs and programming functions

Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned

Keeps current with new ideas, equipment, fertilizers, chemicals, etc., through publications, seminars and professional development opportunities

A complete team player that is willing to assist other departments accomplish the overall goals of the Ford Field and River Club to provide the highest standards of service to its members

Ensures that all members, guests and co-workers are treated in a friendly and respectful manner in accordance with the standards of excellence of The Ford Field and River Club

Assists in other departments and performs additional related duties as required

Understands and follows policies and procedures of the department and The Ford Field and River Club overall

Qualification

Turf managementIrrigation systemsPesticide applicationSupervisory skillsMachinery maintenanceLandscape designValid driver’s licenseCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma required

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a high degree of interaction with employees, management and members

Must be able to supervise a large work crew

Must have thorough working knowledge of all aspects of golf course maintenance, equipment, turf, seeding, irrigation systems, drainage control, fertilizers, herbicides, and pest control methods. May require pesticide applicator licensing

Requires ability to order supplies, supervise work crews, basic knowledge of machinery maintenance, and basic landscape design and maintenance

Requires a valid driver's license

Preferred

AA or BA in turf management preferred

Company

The Ford Field & River Club

Formed by 1,800 acres of storied land and waterways, The Ford Field & River Club is a private residential golf and sporting club community set along Georgia's great Ogeechee River, minutes from downtown Savannah.

Founded in 1998