Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Salary

$64,068.46 - $88,410.52 Annually

Location

George Wright Golf Course - 420 West Street

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00014

Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and serves as the primary operational and agronomic manager supporting daily course operations, turf health, environmental compliance, and staff performance. The Assistant Superintendent plays a key leadership role in planning, coordinating, and executing all maintenance programs to ensure championship-level playing conditions, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient operations across all golf course assets. Weekend and Holiday work is required during the golf season.

Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership:

• Serves as second-in-command for daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Leads daily crew briefings, work planning, deployment, and productivity tracking.
• Oversees quality control of all turf, landscape, bunker, irrigation, and facility maintenance work.
• Directly supervises staff performance, training, safety compliance, and onboarding.
• Assists with staffing schedules, overtime control, and seasonal workforce planning.
• Acts as lead field decision-maker when the Superintendent is unavailable.
• Works directly with professional staff, vendors, and customer-facing teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Responds to play-condition concerns, operational issues, and emergency situations.
• Represents maintenance operations in meetings, inspections, and site visits.

Agronomy & Turf Management:

• Manages comprehensive turfgrass programs for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, native areas, and clubhouse grounds.
• Management and handling of fertility, pesticide, and integrated pest management (IPM) programs using established Best Management Practices.
• Maintains accurate chemical, fertilizer, and water-use compliance records.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining the irrigation system, identifies deficiencies, and coordinates repairs with the Superintendent, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DEP, and pesticide regulations and reporting requirements.
• Conducts turf diagnostics and corrective action planning.
• Directs mowing standards, heights of cut, rolling schedules, and seasonal cultural practices.
• Oversees pump station operation, water conservation measures, and leak detection.
• Leads safety training, equipment certification, and hazard mitigation.
• Maintains documentation required for audits, inspections, and environmental reporting.

Equipment, Assets & Facilities:

• Assists with preventative maintenance programs in coordination with the course mechanic.
• Tracks fleet condition, replacement needs, and maintenance documentation.
• Oversees snow removal and off-season maintenance programs.
• Provides operational recommendations regarding equipment replacement, irrigation needs, and course improvement projects.

Projects, Budget & Capital Improvements:

• Assists with budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination.
• Assists with the coordination and inspection of course improvement, renovation, and construction projects.
• Monitors weather conditions and adjusts maintenance operations and course preparation activities accordingly.
• Assists in preparing the golf course for tournaments, special events, and high-profile play.
• Conducts routine inspections of course conditions and identifies corrective actions needed to maintain playing standards.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance operations, including experience leading or supervising maintenance crews.
• Associates degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Massachusetts Commercial Applicator License within six (6) months of appointment.
• Knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, turfgrass management principles, irrigation systems, fertilizer and pesticide application methods, and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak operating seasons and emergency situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software is preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Drivers License.

Possible Employment Sites:

William J. Devine Golf Course @ Franklin Park

1 Circuit Drive

Dorchester, MA 02121

George Wright Golf Course

420 West Street

Hyde Park, MA 02136

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED

DRIVERS LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED

MEDICAL & PHYSICAL EVALUATION REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MO-7

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov