Description

Bowie Golf Course, located in Bowie, MD, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Superintendent! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 salary

General Purpose:

Oversees the maintenance and construction of the golf course (or courses) and ensures that turfgrass is repaired and maintained to established standards.

Essential Duties:

• Works with the Superintendent to ensure that the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans are maintained and followed.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff with daily duties.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turfgrasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
• Ensures that construction equipment is properly maintained.
• Assists in the procurement of supplies and materials and ensures costs remain within budgetary limitations.
• Keeps records of annual maintenance activities and costs and assists with the preparation of required reports.
• Follows sound purchasing procedures, utilizing preferred vendors when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll, and other required documents.
• Coordinates snow removal (depending on facility location).
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain the proper licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Manages department members that may include, but are not limited to: Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are provided to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecasts and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs, and other expenses.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices into job performance.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree (AA), or equivalent from a four-year or two-year college or technical school; three to four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree preference in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or soil science.

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks, and sits. Regularly uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks or hears. Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes, or smells. Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes, and/or airborne particles. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Pesticide Application License.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English is required to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates are required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers, and the manuals for the equipment they use are in English).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Extra Information:

Those with 4+ years of fulltime maintenance crew experience or foreman experience encouraged to apply. Irrigation experience is helpful.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.