Golf Course Superintendent

The Club at Cordillera is accepting resumes for Golf Course Superintendent. Located in Edwards, Colorado, we are a 54-hole facility spread over 12 square miles, with high-end, private club conditioning standards in a short season.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Agronomy, Senior Superintendent, or General Manager

General

Purpose:

Oversees the maintenance of one or more of the 18-hole courses at The Club at Cordillera and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards.

• Aids the Director of Agronomy with preparing and maintaining the annual golf course maintenance budget and capital plans.
• Plans, organizes directs, and performs related tasks to the timely minimization of winter turf damage including but not limited to:
  • Elk Damage
  • Mechanical/machine damage
  • Vole damage
  • Desiccation (turf loss from drying out)
  • Ice damage
  • Snow Mold
• Coordinates the aggressive spring preparations: turf cleaning, irrigation repairs, seeding, sodding, and spot fertility programs.
• Applies fertilizers and chemicals via spreader and sprayers with detail and care.
• Safely operates snowcat and snowmobiles to pack, monitor, and groom the course during winter operations.
• Plans and directs proper winterization of the golf course including and fencing, tarping, end-of-season agronomy practices, and chemical applications.
• Maintains a working knowledge and provides recommendation on the agronomy programs associated with management of the specific water, soil, and turf types of the course.
• Operates and maintains irrigation pressure relief and reduction valves.
• Operates and troubleshoots pumps and motors associated with the golf course as well as pump transfer lines for the property.
• Oversees and repairs broken water lines, heads and valves.
• Communicates with Director of Agronomy, Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional to discuss conditions of golf courses, maintenance plans and scheduled events.
• Plans, organizes and directs the maintenance and construction of putting greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
• Supervises the planting and cultural practices involved in growing various turf grasses, trees and ornamental plants
• Ensures that maintenance equipment is properly maintained.
• Procures supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Keep records of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepares reports.
• Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Coordinates and operates machinery associated with property snow removal program.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to:
  Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

• Track records of hiring and training a spring staff.
• Extensive irrigation experience.
• Bunker renovation experience preferred.