Superintendent, Second Assistant Golf Maintenance

Superintendent, Second Assistant Golf Maintenance

Blue Star Resort & Golf

Location: Chandler & Sun Lakes, Arizona

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance after 60 days of full-time employment;
Paid Time Off 120 hours per year; 7 paid holidays annually; 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.

As a member of the Golf Course Maintenance Team, the Second Assistant Superintendent helps coordinate daily operations of the golf maintenance staff—meeting or exceeding established standards for employee satisfaction, guest satisfaction, sales, and financial performance. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent.

• Communicate the core values and mission of Blue Star Resort & Golf (BSRG) to support the achievement of company goals.
• Support the development of long‑range plans for the division and communicate BSRG goals and objectives to staff to encourage company engagement and commitment to their positions, facilitate the continual delivery of exceptional products to the marketplace, and provide profit contributions to the company.
• Create an enjoyable and productive work environment by leading by example and taking a proactive position to all issues concerning course operation, safety, and human resource issues.
• Mentor and help develop staff in all areas, including equipment operations, irrigation maintenance and operation, spraying techniques, and safety orientation and training.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to support employee development and succession plans by developing creative programs for the retention and recognition of employees and by coaching staff to encourage a commitment to personal learning and development.
• Interview, hire, and directly supervise staff in accordance with BSRG policies and procedures, including planning, assigning tasks, and, at times, performing activities of workers supervised.
• Work with the Superintendent to determine crew assignments; communicate with staff regarding daily operations and assignments.
• Maintain open lines of communication between the golf shop staff and golf maintenance staff; work with the golf shop to facilitate outings and tournaments.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Monitor maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure proper operation; communicate with management team to ensure timely completion of job tasks if equipment breaks down; purchase parts and maintenance materials as needed.
• Anticipate fertilizer requirements for the week, month and year; help maintain inventory of fertilizer and chemicals.
• Increased involvement with budget, payroll, and purchasing; with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to monitor expenses.
• Communicate with the Irrigation Manager to discuss nightly water requirements, including main pumps, the fertigation injection system, and moisture on greens, tees, fairways, rough, trees, tee plants, etc.; monitor the operation of pumps and drainage systems to ensure their satisfactory operation.
• Discuss the next day fertigation/chemical application with Assistant Superintendent and coordinate, as directed, by Superintendent.
• Support staff training to use spreaders and sprayers.
• Attend seminars, as requested, to keep current with developments in the golf industry.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team‑building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be a role model and able to live our Blue Star core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf Science, Landscape, Horticulture, Agronomy or similar field, preferred or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• One to two years’ related experience in a related field, with supervisory experience…