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Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Company: Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Location: Hilton Head Island, SC
This position is responsible for assisting the Superintendents in supervising crew, dispersing daily crew work assignments, and participating in the maintenance of the golf courses. -Ensures golf course grounds are maintained at pristine, tournament quality conditions
-Assists in supervising and training a crew of 20 plus employees
-Maintains and directs repairs to irrigation system
-Ensures the application and management of fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
-Maintain required certifications and application records.
-Monitor turf health and identify disease, insect, or environmental stress issues.
-Coordinate with equipment operators regarding maintenance and repair needs.
-Ensure proper operation and care of maintenance equipment.
-Assist in maintaining maintenance facilities, storage areas, and inventory controls.
-Monitor supplies and assist with ordering materials as needed.
-Follows all state and local safety and environmental standards
-Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations.
-Assist with safety meetings and trainings
-Other duties as directed.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
-Extensive knowledge of turf, soil, fertilizers, pesticides, golf course equipment and irrigation technology
-Previous supervisory experience preferred
-Possess strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
-Ability to work flexible schedule and long hours when necessary
-Keen attention to detail and strong sense of urgency
-Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
-2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Facilities Maintenance or related field preferred but not mandatory.
-SC Certified pesticide applicators license or able to obtain one within 60 days.
SENSORY/PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-Endure long hours of being exposed to all types of weather conditions
-Required to walk and stand for lengthy periods of time
-Frequently requires the ability to bend, squat, twist, kneel, and climb
-Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 lbs.