Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Salary

$31.33 - $40.17 Hourly

Location

City Hall, Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04779

Department

Recreation Services - Golf Courses

Division

Boca Golf Club Course 63/27201

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N

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As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: Offers a variety of insurance options, with the City contributing up to 100% of the cost for single coverage under most plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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General Statement of Job:

Performs skilled and team-oriented work supporting the maintenance, daily operations, and upkeep of municipal golf courses to ensure safe, attractive, and high-quality playing conditions for patrons and the community. Assists in coordinating daily maintenance activities, provides direction, guidance, and support to maintenance personnel, and promotes a collaborative, efficient, safe, and service-focused work environment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent, with responsibility for providing day-to-day direction and oversight to assigned staff.

Essential Functions

• Leads and works alongside maintenance staff to foster a cooperative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Provides daily guidance, instruction, and hands-on support to employees to ensure high-quality turf and course conditions.
• Communicates clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards to promote efficiency and accountability.
• Coordinates daily work assignments and adjusts workloads as needed to ensure timely completion of course maintenance activities.
• Trains and mentors employees in proper maintenance techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and established work practices.
• Promotes a strong culture of workplace safety by modeling safe work practices, conducting safety discussions, and addressing hazards promptly.
• Monitors work progress and provide constructive, real-time feedback to maintain quality standards.
• Supports employee development by providing coaching, mentoring, and opportunities for continued learning.
• Addresses employee questions and concerns appropriately and promotes open, respectful communication.
• Assists in resolving workplace conflicts and maintaining positive working relationships among team members.
• Collaborates with golf course management and golf operations staff to coordinate maintenance activities with daily play schedules, tournaments, and special events.
• Helps ensure golf course conditions, appearance, and playability meet established standards and enhance the experience of golfers and the community.
• Assists staff in troubleshooting equipment, irrigation, turf, and other maintenance-related issues.
• Helps ensure employees have the appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and information necessary to perform their duties effectively.
• Reinforces customer-service expectations and promotes positive interactions between maintenance staff, golfers, visitors, and the public.
• Serves as a liaison between maintenance staff and supervisors to facilitate clear communication and consistent direction.
• Models professionalism, accountability, integrity, and respect in interactions with coworkers, golfers, and the public.
• Promotes teamwork, shared responsibility, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Assists in maintaining accurate records related to crew activities, employee training, safety compliance, and other operational matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

RELATED TASKS

• Works collaboratively with maintenance staff in mowing, edging, trimming, irrigation, bunker maintenance, landscaping, course setup, and other golf course maintenance activities.
• Assists with the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment of golf course irrigation systems to maintain appropriate turf coverage, irrigation efficiency, and quality playing conditions.
• During short-term or temporary absences of the Golf Course Superintendent, assumes assigned duties and responsibilities necessary to maintain continuity of daily golf course maintenance operations, including providing direction and oversight to maintenance staff.
• Provides hands-on instruction and support to new, seasonal, and less-experienced employees.
• Participates in tailgate meetings, safety briefings, staff meetings, and other operational discussions.
• Recognizes employee contributions and supports a positive, productive, and morale-focused work environment.
• Coordinates with golf operations personnel to support tournaments, special events, and other scheduled activities.
• Assists with monitoring equipment and maintenance needs and reports issues requiring additional attention.
• Helps ensure work areas, equipment, and maintenance practices comply with established City standards, policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Assists with the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products in accordance with product labels, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and established golf course maintenance practices.
• Assists with maintaining accurate records related to turf-care applications, irrigation activities, equipment maintenance, staff training, and safety compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Golf course maintenance operations and practices sufficient to effectively guide and support maintenance personnel.
• Turf management, horticulture, irrigation, landscaping, and related golf course maintenance practices.
• Safe work practices and methods for promoting a strong safety culture.
• Effective team leadership, employee engagement, and workplace communication practices.
• Training, coaching, and employee development methods.
• Conflict resolution and constructive performance feedback techniques.
• Customer service principles and appropriate public interaction standards.
• Equipment, tools, materials, and procedures commonly used in golf course maintenance.
• Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products and their proper application.
• Principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Safe handling and application practices for fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products.

Skilled in:

• Leading, motivating, and supporting a diverse workforce.
• Communicating expectations, priorities, instructions, and feedback clearly and effectively.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees.
• Organizing work assignments and adjusting priorities to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, golfers, and the public.
• Resolving interpersonal conflicts professionally and appropriately.
• Providing constructive performance feedback.
• Maintaining professionalism and composure in demanding or changing work environments.
• Operating and working safely around golf course maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Identifying and addressing routine turf, irrigation, equipment, and maintenance issues.

Ability to:

• Provide day-to-day direction and supervision under general direction.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and integrity.
• Encourage employee growth, professional development, and continuous learning.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and service-focused workplace culture.
• Balance operational priorities with employee needs and organizational objectives.
• Listen to and appropriately respond to employee concerns.
• Respond diplomatically and professionally to public inquiries and concerns.
• Adapt leadership and communication approaches to meet the needs of individual employees and situations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, golfers, vendors, and the general public.
• Identify operational issues and take appropriate action to minimize disruptions to staff, golfers, and course operations.
• Work effectively in an outdoor environment under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Follow and enforce applicable safety practices, City policies, procedures, and established maintenance standards.
• Safely handle and apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other turf-care products in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Assist with the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment of golf course irrigation systems.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible management-level experience in golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance, including supervising staff, planning and assigning work, and overseeing daily maintenance operations.
• Experience operating and inspecting grounds maintenance equipment safely, and performing routine maintenance and adjustments.
• Valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Vocational training, coursework, or education in turf management, horticulture, agronomy, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance.
• Direct experience maintaining golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Experience inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting golf course irrigation systems.
• Advanced knowledge of turf health, cultural maintenance practices, pest management, and irrigation scheduling.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Physical Examination
• Drug and Alcohol Screening

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 165 pounds in all directions.
• Continuously communicating with others to exchange information.
• Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Continuously operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Continuously ability to observe details accurately and identify variances.
• Occasionally lift/carry objects 50 pounds or less.
• Occasionally push/pull objects 165 pounds or less.
• Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Occasionally working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like.
• Occasionally working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Continuously working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur.
• Occasionally working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls.
• Continuously regular in office attendance.

Essential Employee Designation

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Years of Service Accrual

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 full years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of Service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1, each year - Paid during the month of December.

Years of Service Benefit

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cignas Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment? - Or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire? NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid license with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes, I have a valid Florida drivers license.
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

04

How many years of progressively responsible management-level experience in golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Please describe your management-level experience in golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance. This experience must be clearly listed in your application work history. NOTE: "See résumé" will not be considered a valid response. If you have no previous experience in these areas, please state "N/A."]]]

06

Do you have experience supervising staff in a golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance environment?

• Yes
• No

07

Briefly describe your experience supervising staff in a golf course, park, landscape, or grounds maintenance environment? This experience must be clearly documented in the work-history section of your application. NOTE: "See résumé" will not be accepted as a valid response. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A."]

08

Do you have experience operating and inspecting grounds maintenance equipment to ensure it operates safely and properly?

• Yes
• No

09

Briefly describe your experience operating and inspecting grounds maintenance equipment to ensure safe and proper operation. This experience must be clearly documented in the work-history section of your application. NOTE: "See résumé" will not be accepted as a valid response. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A."

10

Do you have experience performing routine maintenance and adjustments on grounds maintenance equipment?

• Yes
• No

11

Briefly describe your experience performing routine maintenance and adjustments on grounds maintenance equipment. This experience must be clearly listed in your application work history. NOTE: "See résumé" will not be considered a valid response. If you have no previous experience in these areas, please state "N/A."]]

12

Do you have vocational training, coursework, or education in turf management, horticulture, agronomy, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

13

Please identify the golf course areas you have direct experience maintaining. Select all that apply

• Greens
• Tees
• Fairways
• Roughs
• Bunkers
• None of the above

14

Do you have experience troubleshooting and repairing golf course irrigation systems?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have advanced knowledge of irrigation scheduling based on turf conditions, weather, soil conditions, and operational needs?

• Yes
• No

16

Which of the following best describes your current State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License status?

• I currently possess a valid State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License.
• I do not currently possess the license but am able and willing to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
• I am unable or unwilling to obtain the required license within six (6) months of hire.

17

Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule that might include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us