Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

🔍 Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Facilities

📅   : Apr 26, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 103024 Requisition #

Job Overview:

Responsible for assisting the operation and maintenance of the Stanford University Golf Course and Siebel Varsity Training Complex. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, scheduling/maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related recordings, and compliance of regulatory issues. The Golf Course Assistant Superintendent works to create an environment where staff is involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, students, faculty, members, staff, and guests of the property.

Basic Functions:

Responsible for all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Superintendent on any issues related to golf course maintenance.
Administers and enforces University and course rules, regulations and policies for staff.
Works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to operate the golf course and Siebel facility in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.
Use of technology and tools to provide the most efficient use of time and materials to complete job tasks.
Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

Primary Duties:

Oversees and assists with the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees on the facility grounds, specifically the golf course and Siebel complex.
Directs and assists the staff on completing daily tasks to set standards. Holds staff accountable and corrects where necessary
Analyzes problem areas on a daily basis and communicates plan to improve or solve issues
Irrigation assessment of all playing surfaces on a daily basis and make corrections to provide a firm and uniform surface.
Communication on a daily basis to Golf Course Superintendent of any and all issues that may affect any of the personnel ,turf, irrigation, water, plant and landscape systems
Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems and provides monthly usage.
Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within University, OSHA, county, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.
Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment.
Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the golf course grounds and Siebel complex in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintains records and completes required reporting- mandatory daily tasks and where jobs are completed- all with specifics and accuracy

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum two-year degree in turfgrass science or related field of study
Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) for applying chemicals and fertilizers- or ability to obtain in 6 months

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs to modern practices and standards.
Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
Skill in supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel in a positive manner.
Daily follow up of tasks completed on a daily basis to ensure completion to set standards.
Eye for details and ability to problem solve challenges on the fly.
Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, faculty, staff, officials, employees, members and the general public.
Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
Use of Task Tracker software to post job assignments and track job progress. Updating completed tasks at the end of the day to track working progress.
Assist Superintendent with creating and scheduling short term and long term goals that continue the growth and improvements to the playing surfaces
Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play.
Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance

The expected pay range for this position is $88,000-110,000 per annum.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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