Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent

Job Title: Golf Course Maintenance Superintendent

Division/Department: Operations / Golf Course Maintenance

Status: Regular, Full time, Exempt employee

Pay: $65,030 - $75,030 annual salary (DOQ)

Reports to: Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Spouse/Child Life Insurance, AD&D, Critical Illness, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (health, dependent). Paid vacation and sick leave accrual. Paid Holidays. Parking pass. Amenity pass.

Retirement: Employee Retirement System of Georgia (GSEPS) Retirement benefits include a pension plus a matching 401(k)

Closing Date: Open until filled

To Apply: Fill out the application completely and attach your resume. A cover letter is optional and encouraged. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Applicants are highly encouraged to include and communicate their relevant skills and experiences for this role.

Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.

Job Summary:

Under general direction and guidelines from the Director of Golf Course Maintenance, the Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and maintaining Jekyll Island Golf Courses to ensure optimal playing conditions and appearance to ensure positive guest experience. Daily responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing maintenance activities, irrigation systems, applying fertilizers and chemicals, and supervising staff.

Description:

• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; reviews and reports on employee concerns and issues, including disciplinary and performance evaluations with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance. Plans, assigns, and directs work assignments for staff.
• Assists the Director of Golf Course Maintenance in the maintenance of all golf courses, including greens, fairways, tees, bunkers, roughs, etc., including daily inspections of golf courses, clubhouse grounds, and driving range, identifying problems and reporting to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance.
• Prepares and coordinates with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance for overall golf course maintenance plan to ensure cohesive delivery of quality outcomes.
• Ensures sprinkler heads are in good working order by performing daily inspections, determining necessary when repairs or replacements are needed.
• When necessary, performs duties of other golf course maintenance staff members, including coverage for the Director of Golf Course Maintenance.
• Enforces rules, regulations, and policies as mandated by the Authority; observes and abides by the laws and regulations mandated by the EPA, EPD agencies.
• Ensures employees perform their job duties in a safe manner to prevent the likelihood of injury to self, other employees, and/or island guests. Maintains safety records for department.
• Fosters a positive and productive team environment while promoting accountability and professional development.
• Determines whether the golf courses are playable per inclement weather.
• Attends staff meetings and additional training as required or requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 2-or 4-year degree in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in golf course maintenance.
• Must possess a Georgia category 24 pesticide license.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and develop employees.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays and/or extended hours as needed to meet operational demands.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• More than 50% of the typical work day will be spent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers.
• Between 25% and 50% of the typical work day will be spent balancing, standing and walking.
• Less than 25% of the typical work day will be spent climbing, balancing and sitting.
• Sensory abilities required are feeling, grasping and touching with more than 50% of the time spent talking and hearing.
• Visual abilities to perform tasks required are preparing and analyzing data and figures, use of the computer, expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and operation of machines; using measuring devices and assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Required to perform work both inside and outside. Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity and occasionally adverse weather conditions as well occasional extreme cold.
• Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to chemicals and subject to vibration.
• May be subjected to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, or poor ventilation.
• Noise levels are considered normal to loud
• Frequently work in close quarters, crawl space and shafts.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If the email confirmation is not received, applicants may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4024 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4024.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background checks is required, including credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized; applicants should consider this when applying.

Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.