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Golf superintendent (Full Time) - IRON RIVER MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

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Iron River Country Club | Iron river Michigan United states
Expires: June 17, 2024

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*STARTING WAGE WILL BE DETERMINED BY EXPERIENCE

The Iron River Country Club is a 9-hole course but plays to an

18-hole course with many tee boxes and distances. It is in Iron

River, MI. We are a rural community in the Upper Peninsula of

MI.

Golf Course Superintendent

Basic Functions:

● Responsible for all phases of golf course maintenance and agronomic

operations and related personnel.

● Works closely with, advises and coordinates with the IRCC Board on any

issues related to golf course maintenance.

● Plans and assists in the direction and participates in the construction and

maintenance of the grounds.

● Ensures that all rules, regulations and policies of the IRCC are followed by the

grounds staff.

● Works closely with IRCC Board to operate the course in a fiscally responsible

and professional manner.

Primary Duties:

● Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, practice areas including the

driving range, plants, shrubs, trees and wetlands on the facility grounds.

● Directs and assists staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement,

spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs.

● Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan for irrigation systems and

provides reporting on retaining ponds, wells and other water source usage.

● Blows out all water lines on the course before weather freezes.

● Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure

that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for

safe working conditions.

● Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of

mechanical and power equipment.

● Makes recommendations relating to additional or replacement capital

equipment.

● Is licensed and participates in the application and recording of chemical

applications on the IRCC grounds in compliance with all local, state and

federal regulations.

● Reports to IRCC board for all maintenance expenses associated with golf

course operations, including grounds maintenance supplies, chemicals and

fertilizers.

● Maintains records and completes required reporting. Prepares orders for

parts, supplies and equipment and submits those orders to the IRCC board as

needed.

● Schedules maintenance work around member play and outings to maximize

efficiency and minimize disruption to members.

● Assists the mechanic and schedules the maintenance of golf course

equipment and maintains records on maintenance performed.

● Schedules daily checks and sanitizing of on-course potable water containers.

● Oversees the scheduling and routing of grounds personnel and equipment to

accomplish tasks which must include time for the superintendent to assist in

the completion of tasks along with other staff.

● Communicate regularly with board members to discuss activities, goals and

plans for the IRCC course needs.

● Meet with board members periodically for updates.

● Coordinate and schedule work with any contractors.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

● Knowledge of to include but not limited to maintenance of greens, fairways

and roughs, bunkers and other golf course features.

● Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in

golf course construction and maintenance work.

● Skill in supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating

personnel.

● Excellent oral and written communication skills.

● Interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, work with board members as well as

members/golfers of the IRCC.

● Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial

products.

● Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play.

● Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment and material requirements related

to course maintenance and repair needs.

● Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns,

construct tees and/or greens and repair them as well.

Minimum Requirements:

● Experience with golf course maintenance and/or groundskeeping

● License to apply chemicals on the course from appropriate agencies

● Valid driver’s license

● While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to

stand, walk, bend, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop or

kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 20-100 pounds

Salary package will be discussed at the interview.

Submit Resume and apply at:

Iron River Country Club

P.O. Box 526

Iron River, MI 49935

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
  • DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE AND/OR GROUNDSKEEPING?
License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • LICENSE TO APPLY CHEMICALS WILL NEED TO BE OBTAINED (Required)
Ability to Commute:
  • Iron River, MI 49935 (Required)
Work Location: In person


 
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