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2nd Assistant Golf & Grounds Superintendent (Seasonal) (Full Time) - UNITED STATES

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Wianno Club | Osterville Massachusetts United states
Expires: March 7, 2024


Status: Full Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Responsibility: Medium level of supervision needed. Low level of decision making needed.

Reports to: Golf & Grounds Superintendent

Supervises: 10-15 people: Irrigation Tech, Horticulturists, Equipment Operators, Groundskeepers and Turf Interns.

Skill:
  • Excellent Grounds Maintenance Skills – Grass mowing, landscaping, plant trimming, grounds aesthetics, knowledge of grass growing process, irrigation techniques, golf course drainage, plant fertility and pesticides.
  • Advanced Supervisory Skills – Communication, leadership, conflict resolution, motivation, interpersonal skills, understand diversity and generational differences.
  • Advanced Administrative Skills - Use of technology, verbal and written communication, business correspondence, organization, time management.
  • Excellent Teamwork and Communication Skills – Interact, work and relate with people, listen, speak, read, write, observe, use English fluently.
  • Customer Service Skills – Product knowledge, problem-solving skills, time management, attentiveness, patience, positive attitude, a willingness to go the extra mile, responsibility, professionalism.
  • Excellent Safety Skills – Observe safety rules, safely operate equipment, CPR and First Aid.
  • Basic Driving Skills – Possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Be able to drive cars with manual and automatic transmission. Parking skills.
Effort: High - Walk and stand for extended periods of time. Bend, reach, push, pull, lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Work Conditions: Level 5 – Mostly outdoors, working in hot/cold environment, inclement weather, variable schedule based on business demands, most duties require working with hazards, constantly working with heavy equipment.

Duties:
  • Assist the Head Superintendent in the supervising of staff and golf course conditions on a daily basis.
  • Make suggestions as to how to be more efficient, and ways to improve the golf course.
  • Supervise the applications of plant protectants and fertilization, along with the documentation of such applications.
  • Ensure the greens, tees, and fairways are receiving appropriate amounts of water when needed and a reduction in watering if there is too much.
  • To work the hours required to thoroughly achieve the goals of the operation, the golf course growing conditions dictates the hours required, and are not set in stone.
  • Plan and prepare the equipment and assignments before and after each work day.


If the Head Superintendent is not able to be on property the 2nd Assistant shall ensure the Golf Course and Grounds staff and conditions are of supreme conditioning, productivity remains constant, and is exceeding members expectations upon return of the Head Superintendent.


 
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