Superintendent - Mbn Kings North - Salary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and execute precise programs for application of all pesticides and fertilizers.
• Responsible for the purchasing/acquiring necessary supplies to maintain the golf course.
• Keep accurate records of payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, etc.
• Identify annual capital expenditure needs through the budget process.
• Create annual budget designed for the specific needs of the golf course.
• Plan and establish cost effective work schedules for staff.
• Partner with Human Resources on posting jobs, employee selection, hiring, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and problem solving.
• Provide leadership and motivation to all staff to increase employee retention.
• Communicate regularly with management, HR, and golf staff.
• Assess golf course for damage immediately after storm events and provide a report.
• Scout the golf course on a regular basis for potential insect, weed, and disease concerns. Diagnose anything unusual and take corrective action,
• Establish and execute overseeding programs.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment for staff by enforcing policies and procedures.
• Make applications of pesticides, fertilizers, and seed, including the proper documentation of all applications, and the safe handling and storage of all pesticides and fertilizers.
• Promote a positive relationship with team members in all departments and divisions.

Safety Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Actively demonstrate, encourage, train, and model safety rules and guidelines in accordance with company, OSHA, EPA, DNR, and other state and federal requirements.
• Investigate loss producing incidents and review prevention recommendations.
• Actively participates in the safety meetings, providing and documenting safety training, and offering improvement suggestions.
• Report safety or hazard concerns to management immediately.
• Report any work-related injury to management immediately.
• Follow all accident procedures according to guidelines and contact HR immediately.
• Ensure all equipment is safe.
• Take personal responsibility for safety every day.

Qualification-Requirements Experience - Education

• Minimum 2-year degree in Turfgrass science or related field.

• Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices, working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods, and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
• Requires a high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations-including but not limited to employment, safety, and environmental stewardship standards, laws, and regulations.
• Participation in continuing education opportunities including seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days, and trade shows.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting for golf course operation.
• Possess or be able to obtain a SC pesticide license within 90 days of employment.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to interact well with others in a team environment.