Troon · 1 day ago
Assistant in Training/Second Assistant
Troon is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Links at Perry Cabin. The role involves performing safety inspections, maintaining chemical storage compliance, supervising maintenance staff, and assisting with hiring and training while ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities
Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying and fertilizer equipment
Reads, understands and keeps current up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS)
Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with governmental regulations
Responsible for ensuring the safety and direction of chemical/fertilizer handlers and/or helpers
Maintains log of applications and files related reports
Responsible for hand spraying and maintaining proper mixing amounts and application techniques
Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of chemicals/fertilizers that are being applied
Ensures proper calibration of all spraying/fertilizing equipment
Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties
Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations
Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations
Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns
Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Environmental Technician
Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs
Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
Regular and reliable attendance
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science)
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must have a valid pesticide application license
Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical parts
Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions
Regularly wears safety equipment that covers the entire body and may trap body heat and moisture
Regular and reliable attendance
Preferred
Additional on the job training and experience in the following: Pesticide and Nutrient Application, Inventory, and Ordering, Payroll Management, Budgeting and Accounting, Crew Management and Logistics, Leadership Training, Safety Training and Leadership of Program, Irrigation Repair and Maintenance, Equipment Setup and Assignments, Project Planning and Oversite, Included in High Level Visionary and Operations Meetings, Data and Record Keeping - including the GS3 and Deacon Program
Bonuses and fees paid for completion of the following: MD Pest License, MD Nutrient Management License, GCSAA ASGS Certification, Toro Lynx Irrigation Training and Educational Seminar, GCSAA Membership Dues, ESASGCS Membership Dues and Monthly Meetings, GCSAA and ESAGCS Conference Attendance and travel
Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a collegiate turf program
Benefits
Housing may be provided at $100/week based on availability
Uniforms Provided
Bonuses and fees paid for completion of the following: MD Pest License, MD Nutrient Management License, GCSAA ASGS Certification, Toro Lynx Irrigation Training and Educational Seminar, GCSAA Membership Dues, ESASGCS Membership Dues and Monthly Meetings, GCSAA and ESAGCS Conference Attendance and travel
Company
Troon
Experience the world of Troon® at the greatest golf properties in the world the next time you play one of our luxury golf courses! Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail.
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