What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - Paris Landing State Park Golf Course position at Tennessee State Parks?
Our Tennessee State Parks are among the most beautiful parks in the United States. We have an outstanding opportunity to work in a beautiful environment at the Paris Landing Golf Course in Buchanan, Tennessee. The Paris Landing State Park Golf Course is situated on the western shore of Kentucky Lake. Several holes skirt Kentucky Lake, producing a natural balance of rolling land, trees, and water. Hole #12 is a 586-yard, par 5 with an elevated green overlooking Kentucky Lake and hole #4 is a downhill 186-yard par 3 with the lake providing a scenic backdrop. Amenities include a driving range, practice green, golf shop, snack bar, and on-site lodging. The Lodge at Paris Landing offers the comforts of a modern hotel and incredible views of Kentucky Lake, all within the State Park. The starting salary is based on a 37.5-hour workweek and earns comp time for hours worked over 40 in a week. For more information about the course, visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/paris-landing/golf.
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position is an integral component to the operations of the golf course. Under general supervision, is responsible for leading others in semi-skilled and skilled grounds maintenance work of considerable difficulty at a golf course; and performs related work as required. For information on the excellent benefits, visit https://www.tn.gov/hr/employees1/benefits.html.
The Assistant Golf Course Superintendent must be skilled in maintaining a variety of tools and equipment, including greens mowers, fairway mowers, tee mowers, chemical sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, topdressing machines, soil aeration devices, earth-moving equipment, and other vehicles.
Highlighted Responsibilities:
- Cares for established turf grass by mulching, aerifying, weeding, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Leads others in the mowing of fairways, greens, tees, roughs and other grounds maintenance duties such as the changing of the cups and the raking of bunkers.
- Operates and utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as greens mowers, fairway mowers, tee mowers, chemical sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, topdressing machines, soil aerification devices, skid steer loaders, backhoes, and light trucks.
- Manage administrative tasks, including timekeeping, scheduling, and fuel records. Schedules daily work or special events, such as tournament preparation, seasonal aerification etc. Hire staff when there are job openings.
- Train employees on new job assignments to ensure work is done safely and on time. Supervise employees and give feedback to help them improve their task completion.
- Assist in monitoring the main pump station and the transfer pup station to insure continued and accurate operation. Repairs any leaks or damaged irrigation pipe, fittings, or wires associated with the golf course irrigation system.
- Diagnose and resolve issues such as but not limited to golf course and weather conditions, crew limitation, and disease pressure. Performs or assists in the renovation or addition of needed irrigation piping, heads, or wiring throughout the golf course.
Pay: $2,896.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person