Golf course superintendent job description

Since Arrowhead Golf Club’s historic opening in 1927, it continues to offer a superb golf experience to its guests. The course is comprised of three nine-hole courses where guests can experience the feel of a private club at one of the finest municipal courses in the state.

Arrowhead Golf Club was Audubon Certified in 2020.

The Position :

What will you do?

• Responsible for timely chemical applications to golf course properties and fertilizer applications to tees, greens, fairways, and rough areas.
• Supervise and participate in operation and maintenance of pumps, and in maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Understand and identify turf diseases and insect pests.
• Supervise pesticide application and/or operate and calibrate pesticide application equipment.
• Assist in planning and supervising maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways; schedule work, and supervise employees and the use of equipment.

Why you should apply :

Arrowhead is owned and operated by the Wheaton Park District. Park districts are all about leisure, recreation and conservation. If this interests you, we offer the following:

• $45,000.00 per year
• Health (HMO or PPO), with very low employee contribution for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid vision insurance for the employee
• 100% employer paid life insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary.
• Health insurance incentive up to $4,500 per year.
• FSA and Dependent Care pre-tax via payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, including employer contributions
• Paid time off including 12 sick days per year, 12 vacation days, 2 personal days (pro-rated first year), 12 ½ holidays.
• Free use of fitness center, two pools, golf, and entrance to Cosley Zoo to employees and family members eligible for insurance coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement, discounts on merchandise, professional memberships, and other voluntary benefits.

The Qualifications :

To be considered for this position, we are looking for:

• A degree in turf management/soil science or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ golf course experience with increasing responsibilities in turf management including experience with various fertilizers, pesticides, drainage systems, irrigation systems, and supervising staff.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and able to operate a manual transmission.
• CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment
• Illinois Pesticide Applicator’s License or obtain with thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must be able to move objects (bags/jugs of fertilizer and chemicals) up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be continuously exposed to all weather conditions and OSHA approved pesticides and chemicals.

The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We're looking for a Golf Course Superintendent to join our team.
Here's what you'd do:

The superintendent is entrusted with the maintenance, operation and management of a golf course. You serve as the liaison between the company, the customer representative and the golf shop on matters concerning daily course operation. You shall be easily contacted and will, in turn, be in contact with the key employees on the golf course at all times. The superintendent must be able to respond quickly to any situation.

You'd be responsible for:

+ Planning, organizing, and direct maintenance of all areas within the scope and according to the technical specifications of the contract.

+ Partnering with the customer to understand or develop a long term property improvement plan.

+ Supervising the operation, maintenance and repair of all equipment assigned to the course.

+ Preparing and operate within annual budget estimates.

+ Preparing and follow an annual agronomic plan that operates within the technical specifications of the contract and the annual budget.

+ Procuring and managing supplies and materials to support maintenance activities.

+ Creating and distributing report of maintenance activities as required.

+ Managing golf course employees including interview, hire, training, discipline and separation.

+ Protecting the company's interest by an awareness of and compliance with all applicable regulations including course and company policies.

+ Fulfilling administrative duties timely. Administer all aspects of the BrightView Safety Program and the BrightView BV360 Management Program.

+ Representing BrightView Golf Maintenance in a positive and professional manner including attitude, appearance and speech.

+ Maintaining effective employee and public relations.

+ Meeting or exceeding external and internal customer expectations.

You might be a good fit if you have:

+ Experience in all phases of golf course management and turf culture.

+ A working knowledge of the construction, establishment, and maintenance practices employed on golf course putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.

+ A degree or advanced knowledge of agronomy, horticulture, plant or soil science. High degree of administrative and executive ability including effective oral and written communication skills and computer proficiency.

+ Certified and /or licensed for pesticide usage.

+ Valid driver's license.

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

+ Familiar with the characteristics and proper use of fertilizers and soil conditioners. Knowledge of irrigation including watering practices, irrigation systems, pumps, wells and automatic controls and drainage.

+ Able to prepare the course for play in accordance with the rules of golf. Able to evaluate the course from the player's perspective.

Here's what to know about working here:

At BrightView, we're a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we're the nation's leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you're looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there's no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you'll also have benefits and perks like:

+ Competitive salary

+ Paid time off

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Think you've found your crew?

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

**Overview**

**Essential Functions:**

+ Provides assistance to Superintendent in all facets of daily operation. Acts as Superintendent on duty in the absence of the Superintendent.

+ Assists with maintaining the appearance and safety of the course by assisting with diagnosing and reporting agronomic issues; assists with managing irrigation system adjustments and scheduling; assists with maintaining a wide variety of turf grasses in extreme climatic conditions; assists with managing course preparations for tournaments and daily play; operating various hand and power tools as needed to accomplish mowing, edging and cultivation as needed; integrating environmental programs specializing in IPM (Integrated Pest Management); assists with overseeing maintenance of golf equipment fleet; assisting in the coordination, scheduling and supervision of capital improvement projects.

+ Manage maintenance operations (employees involved in maintaining greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, rough, maintenance shop, golf carts and clubhouse) by providing assistance in recruiting, selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating, supervising and correcting when necessary; assist the Superintendent in executing safety meetings.

+ Assists in administrative function by maintaining maintenance records and developing required maintenance reports; tracking maintenance expenses including payroll, supplies, fertilizer, chemicals, etc.; informing Superintendent of parts, supplies and equipment needed.

+ Ensures a clean and orderly maintenance facility at all times.

+ Assists in the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering and the pest and weed control of the golf course

+ Relevant licenses for regulatory agencies (Turf and Ornamental License & BMP required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.)

+ Ability to operate all equipment used for golf course maintenance.

+ Good time management, organization and prioritization skills. Membership in the Golf Course Superintendent's Association preferred.

+ Workers' Compensation: call in accidents to WC provider; follow-up on treatment, return to work status; post-accident drug testing.

+ Requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; must be flexible and able to adapt to frequent changes in work priorities.

+ Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of ABM's safety policies and rules. Must be willing to report and/or act on safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

+ Must maintain regular and acceptable at such a level as determined by ABM. Must be available and willing to work on a full-time schedule and must be available and willing to work as needed and determined by ABM as necessary to meet the business needs. This position requires working weekends & holidays, working irregular shifts (starting as early as 5:00 am), and attending evening meetings.

+ Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent.

**This position requires the following physical capabilities: standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds), bending, squatting, reaching, working in warm and cold weather, hand/eye coordination, ability to distinguish colors, vision. Must be able to safely operate equipment and use tools typically found in landscape, horticulture and golf maintenance operations.**

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

+ Working knowledge of Excel, Word, internet, etc. is desirable.

+ Must be able to work independently and be very self-motivated.

+ Must be knowledgeable of golf maintenance operations.

+ High degree of familiarity with and ability to use landscape and golf maintenance equipment.

+ High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal duties.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to handle customer/client concerns.

+ Well-organized with good time-management skills.

+ Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities within a diverse workforce.

+ Safety practices to be used when working around or in vehicle traffic.

+ Must keep immediate Supervisor informed at all times.

+ Must stay current with all advancements and or changes in golf and landscape industries as well as in local, state and federal regulations.

**Disclaimer Requirements:**

+ Must possess a valid Class "A" State of Florida Drivers License and have a clean MVR.

+ Must pass a drug-screening test and be eligible to legally work in the United States of America.

+ All positions require passing a police background and criminal record check.

REQNUMBER: 21160