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Golf Course Second Assistant Superintendent - Full Time (Full Time) - MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

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The Town of Ocean City, MD | Maryland United states
Expires: April 3, 2024


SUMMARY


Under general supervision from the Golf Course Superintendent and/or 1st Assistant, directs staff and participates in all phases of golf course maintenance including but not limited to those duties listed below. This position specializes in the planning, purchasing, and application of golf course pesticides and fertilizers. Work to be completed is outlined by the Superintendent or Assistant and checked upon completion for adherence to instructions. Supervises Greenskeepers and seasonal staff as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Plans, purchases, and applies golf course pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Maintains, repairs and operates all components of the irrigation systems.
  • Supervises and participates in all areas of maintenance on the golf course and grounds.
  • Reports problems to the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the maintenance equipment and the outdoor maintenance facility area.
  • Operates and maintains larger maintenance equipment including loader/backhoe, dump truck, tractors and aerators. Operates all other golf course maintenance equipment.
  • Changes cups and tee markers.
  • Maintains ball washers and tee and green equipment.
  • Rakes and maintains bunkers.
  • Assists in construction of new greens, fairways, tees, etc.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Directly supervises full-time and temporary employees in the Golf Maintenance Division.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A minimum of an Associate Degree in Turf Grass Management preferred; Turf Grass Management certificate from college or technical school; or three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Golf course management experience required.




OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of golf course maintenance; of equipment and tools used in maintenance activities; ability to supervise and ensure the safe, efficient operation of equipment.




CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Pesticide Applicators License and a Professional Nutrient Applicators License within six (6) months of hire.
  • CDL license preferred but not required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.




MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to interpret labels and product guidelines in order to make accurate product applications.




REASONING ABILITY: Golf course maintenance is a highly specialized industry, an above average ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited experiences exists is needed. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.




PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.


The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.




WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.


The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans are encouraged to apply.

 
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