Golf Course Superintendent Job California Missouri USA,Management

Location: California

Description

PRINCIPAL

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, organize, supervise, and otherwise direct the Golf Maintenance staff within the guidelines set by the LACC Employee Handbook, the Operations Manager, and the General Manager.

Golf course maintenance activities will be planned using input from the Operations Manager and the General Manager to provide a playing experience that is equal to, or superior to, the local competition.

Train and instruct staff in the proper execution of their duties and in proper safety practices. Conduct and document regular staff meetings.

Have sufficient knowledge to deal with personnel administration and regulatory agencies including:

Employment laws relating to wages, hours, and working conditions
Safety Standards, State law, Workers Compensation, and OSHA

Provide each staff member with a performance evaluation using the LACC Employee Evaluation form. Year-round employees will be provided this at the end of the calendar year, seasonal employees at the end of the season. The performance evaluation process includes:

Provide each staff member with a current job description (update them if necessary)
Review job descriptions with each employee and have them sign a copy for their personnel file.
Meet with each employee at the beginning of the period to set performance goals for the upcoming period
Providing periodic feedback, coaching, and training throughout the period
Meet with each employee to providing a formal performance evaluation at the end of the period.

Consult with General Manager on wage increases and recommendations for disciplining, hiring, and firing subordinates.

Keep records on employee’s performance and attendance.

Assist the General Manager in creating the annual Reserve budget for Golf Maintenance. Review the current reserve study and recommend replacement of major items when necessary. Collect bids to estimate the replacement cost of items proposed for replacement.

Assist the General Manager in purchasing Reserve items approved by the Board for replacement. In addition, assist the General Manger in selecting contractors and overseeing contracted projects.

Provide Monthly reports to the General Manager or Office staff as requested. This may include an operational summary, operating income/expense variance reports, etc.

Assist the General Manager in creating the annual Operating Budget by estimating future staffing needs, supplies, and operating expenses for the Golf Maintenance Department.

Within limits of the budget, purchase all supplies to maintain the golf course and related areas. All major golf course procurement requests (>$5,000) must be accompanied by a purchase order signed by the Golf Superintendent and General Manager prior to purchase.

Keep records on all golf course maintenance operations including equipment, supplies, and material on-hand.

Make frequent inspection of golf course and other related areas to ensure proper standards are maintained.

Possess knowledge of golf course maintenance including the following:

Cool season turf grasses and varieties
Mowing greens, tees, fairways and roughs
Sand Traps
Use of pesticides
Relocation of cups and tee markers
Fertilizers and seeding
Aerating and verticutting
Watering, Drainage
Soils
Snow removal
Irrigation systems and repairs
Trees and ornamental shrubs
Top dressing and soil amendments
Sub-alpine environment and climate

Possess knowledge of golf course equipment maintenance and repairs to maintain LACC Golf equipment.

Possess a certified pesticide applicators license or equivalent.

Have knowledge of weeds, fungi and insects and their control.

Know federal, state and local pesticide laws.

Attend, on an annual basis, educational seminars, conferences, short courses, and superintendent meetings. Keep in contact with county or other specialists to keep abreast for latest turf practices.

Possess knowledge in the following construction areas:

Soil compaction
Sprinkler installation
Cart paths
Greens, tees and fairways
Landscaping
Grades and grading
Reading blueprints
Golf course design and construction

Know the game of golf. Should play golf to gain objective view of course from a players’ standpoint.

Have knowledge of management and business…


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