Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Menlo Country Club, located in Woodside, California is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to join their dedicated team. The incumbent will work closely with the Director of Agronomy, Chris Eckstrom and will be responsible for year-round, day-to-day on-site operation and oversight of golf course maintenance and associated administrative functions.
Club Highlights:
- Staff: 21 Full-time and 1 seasonal
- Annual Rounds: 24,000
- Typical work schedule: In-season - 50-55 hours per week, Out of season - 40-45 hours per week
- Grass types: Greens - Tyee 007 Bentgrass, Tees & Fairways - Santa Ana Hybrid Bermuda, and Native Roughs
- Equipment: Toro
- Irrigation system: Toro Lynx
- Future projects: On-site water treatment facility/skim plant - Early 2025, and a new maintenance facility - feasibility study in progress
- Future events: The Big Match - annual match-play event featuring UC Berkeley and Stanford University Men's and Women's teams.
SUCCESS TRAITS OF INDIVIDUAL:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork, cooperation, and productivity
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Optimistic, adaptable, and able to thrive in a competitive environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, APTITUDE AND OTHER TRAITS:
Personnel Functions:
- Provide administrative support and guidance for on-course programs and objectives.
- Supervise staff: interview, hire, train, motivate, and terminate as needed.
- Conduct 90-day and annual performance reviews for Greens Keepers to encourage leadership and excellence.
- Recommend raises and promotions, oversee work schedules, and uphold club mission and operational standards.
- Maintain personnel records and promote teamwork by fostering commitment to club values.
- Continuously improve training programs for fertilizer and pesticide applications, safety, and equipment operation.
Golf Course Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with management and staff.
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Agronomy regarding events, maintenance, and special projects.
- Possess expertise in managing cool- and warm-season grasses, including fertilization, pesticide application, and turf health.
- Maintain irrigation systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, and scheduling via a central computer.
- Operate and maintain a variety of golf course equipment (mowers, tractors, sprayers, rollers, etc.).
- Oversee maintenance of golf course buildings, including bathrooms, pump stations, offices, and storage facilities.
- Manage environmental health and hazardous waste programs while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Represent the department in monthly Safety Committee meetings.
Fiscal Responsibilities:
- Monitor progress toward financial goals and report regularly to leadership.
- Oversee purchasing of golf course supplies with Director of Agronomy approval.
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality service and pricing.
- Complete and submit employee payroll efficiently and accurately
Planning & Teamwork:
- Drive short- and long-term strategic planning efforts, aligning with club objectives.
- Encourage proactive management by promoting systematic, goal-oriented planning.
- Submit weekly objectives every Monday morning.
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift meetings with the Director of Agronomy and maintenance team.
- Lead initiatives for safety, compliance, and training while fostering high-performance, cross-functional teams.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
- Protect company assets and maintain high housekeeping standards across all facilities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, and state regulations.
- Promote and practice safe working conditions to meet annual injury reduction goals.
- Continually seek ways to improve club operations and maintain a competitive advantage.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Salary: $115,000-$125,000, depending on experience
- Bonus
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k
- PTO/Vacation
- Cell phone allowance
- Gas allowance
- Continued Education
- Local & National Dues
- Uniforms
- Free Meals
- Golf Privileges
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related field (Associate's or Bachelor's)
- 5+ years of golf course maintenance experience
- 3+ years of management experience
- Ability to obtain a California Pesticide License within 120 days of employment is required
- Strong understanding of golf and modern golf course management practices.
- Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to stand, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity, vision, and hearing sufficient for operating office equipment and communicating effectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT:
- Focus on energy and water conservation to support economic sustainability.
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