Golf Maintenance | 2nd Assistant | Full Time

Overview: 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Golf Course Maintenance Foreman to support daily operations and lead a grounds crew in delivering championship-level playing conditions and resort-quality landscaping. This leadership role is vital to executing the Superintendent’s agronomic vision while ensuring all golf course and surrounding grounds are maintained to the highest standards. 

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise, train, and motivate the golf course maintenance crew to perform daily duties efficiently and safely. 

• Execute and oversee all golf course maintenance practices including mowing, edging, bunker maintenance, irrigation, and daily course setup. 

• Manage landscape maintenance for resort grounds including weeding, pest control, and plant care (interior and exterior). 

• Plan and assign work schedules; inspect ongoing and completed tasks to ensure quality standards are met. 

• Implement and oversee weed control programs and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards. 

• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the course and grounds; lead daily crew meetings to review assignments and expectations. 

• Maintain basic financial oversight within scope of responsibility, including ordering tools, supplies, and managing inventory. 

• Provide input into the annual business plan and ensure efficient resource utilization. 

• Ensure team compliance with safety protocols; coordinate proper safety training and certification for all staff. 

• Be present and actively assist during snow events unless excused by the Director of Grounds Maintenance. 

• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service aligned with resort and guest service standards. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in golf course or grounds maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. 

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to delegate tasks and hold team members accountable. 

• In-depth knowledge of turfgrass management practices and landscape maintenance. 

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining turf equipment (mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, etc.). 

• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including manual operation and basic troubleshooting. 

• Familiarity with chemical and fertilizer application (applicator license preferred but not required). 

• High attention to detail with the ability to identify turf or plant health issues early. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Must be reliable, punctual, and available to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and snow events as needed. 

• Basic understanding of the game of golf and how it influences maintenance practices. 

• Physical Requirements: 

• Must be 18 years of age. 

• Must be able to stand up to 60 minutes per hour worked. 

• Must be able to walk, climb, bend/stoop, reach overhead, and perform repetitive hand/arm movements up to 30 minutes per hour. 

• Must be able to lift and carry over 40 pounds, including overhead lifting, pushing, pulling, and other physical tasks