Golf Course Superintendent

Manages departmental operations. Maintains fleet of equipment, the golf course, and passive recreational land. Ensures greens are quality. Sets up daily tasks lists and directs staff to effect sustainable levels of productivity. Creates fertilizer and chemical plans. Examines equipment to ensure functionality of irrigation system. Repairs, schedules, and conducts preventive maintenance. Manages budget and orders supplies for maintenance of golf course and club house. Schedules and performs curative and preventative repairs to facilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Ensures greens are quality. Mows greens daily, applies plant protectants and fertilizers. Scouts greens for insects and disease. Manages staff. Sets up daily tasks lists and directs staff to ensure sustainable levels of productivity. Creates fertilizer and chemical plan seasonally. Monitors supplies and ensures timeliness of stock on shelves. Examines equipment to ensure quality operations with irrigation system. Repairs, schedules, and conducts preventive maintenance. Manages budget and orders supplies for maintenance of golf course and club house. Purchases include chemicals, fertilizers, gas, diesel, heating oil, parts, janitorial supplies, golf course materials, hand and power tools, and paint. Supervises, trains, hires, evaluates, and disciplines staff. Schedules and performs curative and preventative repairs to facilities. Directs staff and performs plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and cleaning services. Removes dead and decaying trees and removes the effects of emergency storm damage. Operates equipment, including turbine blower, to remove debris and leaves, and operate mowers. Performs janitorial duties at maintenance shop and clubhouse, occasionally; and removes trash. Performs administrative office and clerical duties. Prepares reports on pesticide, irrigation, and water use for the State of Massachusetts. Performs other duties as necessary. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s preferred, plus 5+ years as an Assistant Superintendent and in the golf industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience are required. Extensive experience in agronomy, mechanics, irrigation, budgeting, pesticides and fertilizers, drainage, and building maintenance is required. Special Requirements: Massachusetts Commercial Pesticide License. Mass Driver’s License. MA Hoisting License. Underground Storage Certification for gasoline and diesel. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILL, AND JUDGMENT Knowledge : Knowledge and proficient experience with irrigation scheduling. Demonstrated and proficient mechanical and trades skill knowledge to perform multiple types of repairs and to perform facility and equipment maintenance. Advanced mechanical and plumbing knowledge to maintain and repair old irrigation systems and pump stations. Knowledge and skills to maintain fleet of equipment, the golf course, and passive recreational land. Knowledge and proficiency in computer software. Knowledge of purchasing. Basic budgeting and record keeping knowledge. Knowledge of state, federal, municipal, and local laws, rules, regulations. Proficient knowledge of department policies and procedures. Math knowledge and skills sufficient for safety in mixing chemicals and preparing pesticides. Knowledge and skills to oversee and/or perform HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and cleaning services. Ability : Ability to interact appropriately and tactfully with the customers and staff. Ability to develop and implement agronomic plan. Ability to hire and motivate seasonal staff. Ability to manage and supervise department operations and staff. Ability to balance golf commissions and golfers’ expectations with reality of departmental budget constraints. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records. Ability to work nights, weekends, and Holidays. Ability to perform administrative and clerical tasks. Ability to resolve technical and mechanical problems. Ability to train staff; ability to work independently; ability to set goals and follow timetables. Ability to collaborate and appreciate other’s viewpoints. Skills : Proficient interpersonal skills, organizational and customer service skills. Demonstrated experience providing customer service to internal and external customers using tact, proper judgment, courtesy, respect, and discretion. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and ensure a culturally relevant and sensitive approach. Accomplished in demonstrating adaptability, and able to present and accept a diverse perspective. Proficient skills in directing and conducting preventive maintenance, and equipment repairs. Skill and knowledge to gather, create, and report data to the State of Massachusetts. Proficient presentation, written and verbal communication skills; proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite applications. SUPERVISION Supervision Scope: Performs varied and responsible functions requiring specialized knowledge and the exercise of judgment and initiative, particularly in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established procedures. Supervision Receive d: Works under the broad guidance of the Golf Commission. Duties require the ability to plan and perform operations, independently complete tasks, and to set and meet agreed-upon goals and time schedules. Supervision Given: Manages and supervises five staff: Assistant Superintendent; Equipment Technician; Grounds Staff; Starter/Rangers, and Secretary. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work is performed in outdoor weather conditions with loud noise levels, near moving mechanical parts. Work is occasionally in high precarious places, working with toxic or caustic chemicals near fumes or airborne particles, and with risk of electrical shock. Frequently work is in an area with vibration. Work is subject to fluctuations, and administrative deadlines. Operates computers, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine and all other standard office equipment. The employee has frequent contact with the public, and constant contact with salespeople, peers, contractors, and staff. Communication is in person and on occasion, by telephone, and email. The employee has access to minimal confidential information. Errors could result in personal injury or loss, delays and/or loss of service, injury to other employees, monetary loss, damage to buildings and/or equipment, and legal ramifications. Physical Requirements The physical demands described 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 frequently required to stand, walk, sit, communicate, talk, and hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, taste or smell and work near or with vibration. The employee frequently must lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds and seldom lift and/or move objects weighing up to or more than 100 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Close, distance, color, peripheral vison, and depth perception are necessary. This position requires the ability to operate light trucks, automobiles, heavy equipment, pneumatic power and hand tools, effectively. This position requires the ability to frequently operate tractors/mowers, and utility vehicles. Department

Westover Golf Course Job Type

Full Time $73,125 - $97,021 Hours

Full Time The Town of Ludlow is an (EOE) equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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