Assitant Golf Course Superintendent

Overview

Assist the superintendent in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Golf Course, assisting with fertilizer and pesticide programs, ensuring proper operation of the irrigation system as well as participating in all ongoing reconstruction projects.

General Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and supervision of the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways and assists with supervision of the maintenance employees.

• Assists and or Performs pesticide/ fertilizer applications as required.

• Participate in the maintenance of the pump station and course irrigation system.

• Assists with inventory, maintenance procedures, pesticide / fertilizer applications.

• Able to complete maintenance and or repairs on downtime or rain days.

• Ensure that all mowing heads are in proper working order and well as complete all grinding and set up of the heads for use.

Qualifications

· Post-secondary education in a related field (turf management, agronomy).

· A strong understanding of agronomic practices and regulations.

· Understanding how to properly use various fertilizers and pesticide products.

· A current provincial pesticide applicators licence.

· Ability to spin grind reels and reface bed knives.

· Knowledge of rainbird decoder system.

· Minimum of 3 years experience working on a maintenance crew in a supervisory role.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Salary: $30,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Golf Course Maintenance in a supervisory position: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Amherst, NS B4H 3Y3 (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Amherst, NS B4H 3Y3: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-04