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Posted: 21-Dec-24
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
Preferred Education:
Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter is searching for an Assistant Superintendent to join our team!
The Assistant Superintendent will support the Golf Course Superintendent in planning and executing routine maintenance operations and projects on the golf course. This role requires proficiency in turfgrass management, irrigation and water systems, and the application of fertilizers and pesticides. The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, foster a positive attitude, and ensure a safe working environment. The Assistant Superintendent will carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter is an 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature designed golf course located in Jupiter, Florida. As an Audubon Certified Sanctuary, the lush natural setting presents a tranquil backdrop to our championship caliber facility located just 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Our goal is to balance the demands and expectations of course conditioning with the importance of personal time to create a more enjoyable work environment. Trump National, Jupiter strives to provide world-class services to our family-friendly membership and community while implementing these important values to our maintenance team daily.
Our Benefits Include:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance and more
- 401k (after one year)
- Paid Time Off Benefits
- Employee Meals
- Uniforms
- Paid Association dues and Continuing Education fees
- Golf privileges
- Hotel Discounts
EOE/DFWP
Trump National Golf Club Jupiter participates in the federal E-Verify program, an electronic system that verifies employment authorization in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with government databases. The company uses E-Verify only after an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. The company does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or candidates who have not received a job offer from the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned).
- Provides assistance to the Golf Course Superintendent in all facets of daily operation; including diagnosing and reporting agronomic and personnel issues.
- Acts as Superintendent while on duty in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent.
- Works as part of the team to ensure the golf course and grounds are setup and maintained to meet and exceed member expectations and satisfaction.
- Assists in the training, instruction, evaluation and supervision of the crew of up to 24 employees while working directly with fellow managers to achieve daily, weekly and monthly goals.
- Leads the team by example; provides guidance and assistance while ensuring work is completed as expected in a safe, timely manner and in accordance to state, local, and Club safety & environmental standards and policies.
- Maintains and directs repairs to the Rain Bird irrigation system; including programming/scheduling, general maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting.
- Performs or supervises the implementation of an overall turf health and IPM program through the use of best management practices (BMP) including aeration, topdressing, fertilizer & chemical applications, and moisture management.
- Operates an assortment of golf course equipment including, but not limited to, utility vehicles, sprayers, mowers, rollers, loaders, tractors, sod cutters, chainsaws, small engine tools, etc.
- Maintains clear records of pesticide applications, chemical & fertilizer inventory, irrigation and water use logs, staff paid time off use & requests, uniforms, and irrigation parts inventory.
- Regularly coordinates and communicates with the Equipment Manager to ensure all tools and equipment are in safe operating condition.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret operating instructions, technical procedures, product labels and government regulations. Write reports, emails and business correspondence, procedural instructions and bulletins. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, coworkers, managers, members, guests and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as product rates, proportions, percentages, ratios, area, circumference and volumes. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Think critically and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, the individual should have experience with word processing and spreadsheet software, email and apps critical to the trade; knowledge of project management and job assignment software.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate’s degree or Certificate in related field with 1-2 years of industry experience preferred; will consider relevant work experience in lieu of education.
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle record.
- Possess or be able to attain a Florida Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands:
- Endure long hours being exposed to all types of weather conditions including heat and high humidity.
- Required to walk and stand for lengthy periods of time.
- Frequently requires the ability to bend, squat, twist, kneel and climb.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 lbs.