Golf Course Superintendent

Cypress Golf Course Services is a rapidly growing contract service company providing daily golf course maintenance for numerous facilities in the SE United States. We are searching for a Golf Course Superintendent to work with our team at one of our courses in Palm Harbor, Florida. Our golf course superintendents are entrusted with the maintenance, operations, and management of a select golf course and carefully manage the maintenance inputs to the golf course while conserving and protecting natural resources. They directly influence the playing areas and landscapes with which golfers interact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises all managers, technicians, mechanics and workers assigned to perform golf course maintenance.
• Leads the construction and maintenance of the golf course(s).
• Leads the maintenance and repair of construction and golf course maintenance equipment.
• Rendering professional advice, opinions, assistance, and services to the Regional Manager and course ownership as required.
• Participating in all long-range planning meetings.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:

• The golf course(s)
• Maintenance equipment
• The golf cart fleet, where requirements
• Clubhouse grounds and landscaping
• Tennis courts, swimming pool and other recreational facilities, where required
• Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage, and areas outside the perimeter fence
• Sod farm and nursery
• Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent's supervisor

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties. The superintendent formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement company policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the properties. The superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates.
• Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals.
• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.
• Acquires tools and materials necessary to maintain the golf course and other properties. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment maintenance programs. The superintendent approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.
• Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
• Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans and customer input.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices, a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices, and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
• A high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making.
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• 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 standards, laws, and regulations).
• Participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows.
• May require current state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

· Paid time off

· Health insurance available

· National and local dues/license fees

· Employee discounts

· Job Type: Full-time

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (Required)

Work Location: In person