POSITION OBJECTIVE Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course and landscape grounds and performs related work as required. May serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during his/hers absence. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Assists in planning, laying out and supervising the maintenance of the golf course and landscape grounds. • Schedules work and supervises the employees and the use of equipment. • Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of the mowing and other equipment. • Supervises pesticide applications and or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment. • Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. • Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, personnel discipline including hiring and termination. • May modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED). Two-year turf degree or equivalent work experience and/or training. Three years golf course maintenance experience. REQUIREMENTS • Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course greens, tees, fairways, rough and bunkers; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting, cultivation, pruning and caring for annuals, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. • Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective employee and public relations. • Requires oral and written communication skills. • Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, field days and trade shows. • Will be required to work weekends and holidays. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Most work tasks are performed outdoors. • Position requires walking; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. • Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach different outlets and other departments of the resort on a timely basis. • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch on a regular basis to maintain the golf course • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees. • Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. • Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES Must possess or be able to obtain a current Florida Restricted Pesticide License and Greens Industries BMP certificate within 90 days of hire.