Assistant In Training

General Description:

The Agronony Assistant in Training performs all the duties associated with the care and maintenance of the entire grounds of the club. This includes the execution of an agronomically sophisticated management program for the golf course, landscaping, and trees. This position will partner with the Director of Agronomy, Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents daily and participate in the recognition and solution process of our Turfgrass IPM Program. This position will participate in the maintenance and construction of golf course features, provide training and direction to new department team members, ensure proper fiscal management, cost controls, and foster effective relationships and communication within the department as well as with other departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work within established standards for the golf course and clubhouse grounds in coordination with the Director of Agronomy.
• Ensure the highest standards for golf course maintenance are attained.
• Train, orient and direct new grounds team members as well as work with other managers within the department to achieve the goals of the department.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Oversee the planning and logistics of personnel and equipment to accomplish daily maintenance tasks.
• Routinely check on team work efficiency. Establish and monitor quantity and quality output standard for staff in all positions within the department.
• Aid in the purchasing, receiving, and storing of golf course supplies, equipment, repair parts, chemicals, fertilizer, and pesticides.
• Maintain records of fertilizer and pesticide applications, weather data, maintenance procedures, and inventory.
• Supervise and aid in the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turfgrasses, trees, and ornamental plants.
• Support and take part in the ongoing maintenance through pruning and removal for the trees throughout the property.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of responsible environmental policies and practices. 
• Assist in the management, usage and maintenance of the irrigation system including well field.
• Responsible for the removal of snow from the club’s streets, parking lots and sidewalks.
• Conduct and/or take part in regular staff meetings focusing on communication, training, safety, and hazard communication.
• Aid in the management and involvement of all golf course construction and/or renovation projects.
• Routinely tour and play the course to determine actual playing conditions. 
• Maintain accurate work records for all employees in department.
• Attend Green Committee meetings on an occasional basis, provide an overview on maintenance programs, upcoming work, projects, issues, and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, and greens.
• Seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf.
• Planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees.
• Understands proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners, herbicides and pest control methods and understands materials.
• Familiarity with agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technology.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze field data related to crop health, soil conditions, and environmental factors.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues related to crop growth, pest infestations, or soil health.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with other team members and communicate with members and vendors.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to lift 50lbs regularly
• Ability to raise a 15lb box overhead
• Constantly walks, stands, reaches, bends, lifts, carries and stoops 
• Indoor and outdoor – ability to work outdoors all day and tolerate all seasonal weather conditions

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree in Agronomy or related field
• Previous experience in golf and turfgrass maintenance 
• Experience with drainage control methods, irrigation systems including wells, pumps, and automatic controls
• Possession of a valid driver's license. 
• Must possess a license for the purchase and application of restricted use pesticides, or must be able to obtain a license within 12 months of employment.

Hours/Schedule:

• This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday through Friday and every other weekend. The nature of the position may require additional hours as required due to tournaments, weather/storm damage, or projects.

Benefits:

Our team members are a friendly group of professionals! We enjoy a beautiful working environment, free meals, staff outings & events, and much more. We also offer an assortment of medical benefits & perks for eligible team members including paid time off, paid parental leave, free long-term disability insurance, free group life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, 401(k) match, and health savings account contributions from the Club. We have a positive work environment with a dedicated, hardworking, and fun-spirited team and polite and respectful leadership.

Pre-Employment:

All candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen. We are a drug-free workplace.