Assistant in Training/Second Assistant

Links at Perry Cabinis excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality, highly detailed oriented and fast paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities of the 2nd Assistant Superintendent:

• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying and fertilizer equipment.
• Reads, understands and keeps current up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with governmental regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and direction of chemical/fertilizer handlers and/or helpers.
• Maintains log of applications and files related reports.
• Responsible for hand spraying and maintaining proper mixing amounts and application techniques.
• Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of chemicals/fertilizers that are being applied.
• Ensures proper calibration of all spraying/fertilizing equipment.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.
• Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Environmental Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.  Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance. 
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the 2nd Assistant 

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

Compensation: $60k-$70k BOE

Other Qualifications:

• Must have a valid pesticide application license. 
• Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical parts.  
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. 
• Regularly wears safety equipment that covers the entire body and may trap body heat and moisture.

Housing may be provided at $100/week based on availability
Uniforms Provided

Bonuses and fees paid for completion of the following:
MD Pest License
MD Nutrient Management License
GCSAA ASGS Certification
Toro Lynx Irrigation Training and Educational Seminar

GCSAA Membership Dues
ESASGCS Membership Dues and Monthly Meetings

GCSAA and ESAGCS Conference Attendance and travel

Additional on the job training and experience in the following:
Pesticide and Nutrient Application, Inventory, and Ordering
Payroll Management
Budgeting and Accounting
Crew Management and Logistics
Leadership Training
Safety Training and Leadership of Program
Irrigation Repair and Maintenance
Equipment Setup and Assignments
Project Planning and Oversite
Included in High Level Visionary and Operations Meetings
Data and Record Keeping - including the GS3 and Deacon Program

Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a collegiate turf program.

LPC is currently renovating all 108 bunkers and has $1,000,000 of new equipment incoming.

Visionary items and future projects include short game area construction, clubhouse construction and a new maintenance facility.