Golf maintenance assistant superintendent (Full Time) - GEORGETOWN TEXAS, UNITED STATES

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Unity Technologies | Georgetown Texas United states
Expires: May 27, 2026


The Golf Maintenance Assistant Superintendent is an exempt position that reports directly to the Golf Maintenance Superintendent. Responsibilities include assisting the golf maintenance superintendent in planning and executing turf management activities.Ensures that all support and service is conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of the Community Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· As part of construction and start-up phase, assist in supervising designated elements of golf course construction to include monitoring of irrigation equipment installation, installation of computer irrigation control system, grading, seeding, hydro-mulching, sodding, revegetation, purchase of equipment and supplies, and work crew recruitment and training.

• Assists in establishing annual turf management program for both golf course and common areas to include schedules for irrigation, seeding, top dressing, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. On golf course, maintain highest attainable playing conditions while providing aesthetic appearance in conformance with the community-wide standard.
• Assist in the development of a top-quality equipment preventive maintenance program and ensure timely and efficient application.
• Assists in planning and overseeing all turf maintenance operations to include aeration, verti-cutting, overseeding, top dressing, trap (sand and grass) grooming, weed control, and lake management.
• Assists in determining work requirements and related work schedules. With guidance provided, trains skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labor in various aspects of golf turf management. May supervise as many as 12-18 employees with authority to initiate all personnel actions following review and approval of the Superintendent.
• Assists in purchasing and warehousing golf course supplies to include mechanized equipment, hand tools, turf and related ground materials, benches, ball-washers, tee markers, flags, and yardage markers.
• With guidance provided, manages the transfer and disposition of effluent wastewater from the wastewater treatment facility's point of disposition into the community.
• As requested, assist the Superintendent in the preparation of all administrative reports to include human resource documents, quality assurance tests, and technical reporting requirements.
• Assists in overseeing a highly efficient safety program, with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance. Overall safety program to conform with OSHA standards, the CAM Safety Manual, and other safety venues as deemed appropriate.
• Works closely with the Superintendent to ensure that turf management actions are compatible with golf program requirements and standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Capable of working extended hours, to include weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Able to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing, with corrective lenses if needed.
• Must be able to speak English in a clear and understandable voice so that various types of communications may be conducted with people of various levels of education and capabilities.
• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 80 pounds. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must be able to transport oneself not only around the golf course and common areas, but also around the Association and Del Webb facilities. Must be able to drive a car and possess a valid driver's license.
• This position will alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting. For the most part, the employee will be exposed to the outside elements which could result in wind, rain, cold, and extreme heat.
• Strong ability to interact with and lead all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills
• Must possess the proper training and (as applicable) licenses necessary to operate all types of turf maintenance equipment, to include mowers, trenchers, trucks, backhoe, front-end loader, forklift, and all-terrain vehicles.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties.
• The employee will be in the vicinity of site-specific vegetation and native species of reptiles and mammals, subjecting the employee to possible injury from contact

or bites. Proper footwear, head gear, and maintenance attire should be worn for protection.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school or equivalent diploma, with five years’ experience in golf turf maintenance. Associate degree in agronomy, or related field a plus.
• As turf management and horticulture techniques are refined and improved, must have the ability and desire to continue education, self-improvement efforts, and professional development.
• Advance understanding in the maintenance and development of golf courses, parks, recreation areas, or other large outdoor athletic areas to include fertilizing, irrigation, use of pesticides & herbicides, mowing and top-dressing techniques.
• Familiarity with all types of golf turf maintenance equipment to include mowers, tractors, aerifiers, loaders/backhoes, trucks, etc.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities, and management skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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