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Golf Course Superintendents

  Posted July 3, 2008

Northridge Country Club, Texarkana, Texas 
Job Position:  Golf Course Superintendent
Availability:  Immediately
Salary:  $55,000-$65,000
Annual Budget: $400,000
Membership:  Private, 500 members
Layout:  18 holes, par 71
Greens:  Tiff Eagle Bermuda (Recently renovated 2005-present)
Rough:  419 Bermuda
Fairways:  Common Bermuda
Equipment:  John Deere (all new 2008)
Great, long-term professional staff
Turf Management Degree preferred, GCSAA member preferred, 5 years experience required
 
Send or email resumes to:
 
Northridge Country Club
120 Bill Rogers Drive
Texarkana, TX  75503
903-794-6196 (Office)
903-792-4280 (fax)
Amy Thomas, President


Assistant Golf Course Superintendents

Posted September 29, 2008

Redstone Golf Club, Humble, Texas 
 
Redstone Golf Club is located in Humble,Texas, just north ofHouston.  The facility has 36 holes of championship golf consisting of a Rees Jones designed, Tournament Course, and a Jacobsen/Hardy designed Member Course, the former home of the Shell Houston Open from 2002-2005.  The Tournament Course is the current home of the Shell Houston Open since 2006 and is widely considered as one of the top conditioned courses on the PGA Tour.  We are currently looking for an assistant superintendent for both of the courses.
 
Requirements:
-          BS degree (preferred) or Associate degree (accepted) in Turf Management or related field
-          Minimum of 1 year experience as an Assistant or Second Assistant at a high quality facility
-          Texas Pesticide Applicator license or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
-          Overseeding experience (preferred)
-          Experience with ultradwarfBermuda greens (Miniverde and Tifeagle)
-          Team player – ability to interact with management and other staff members in a cooperative and professional manner
-          Fine eye for detail and initiative – ability to recognize and act on the small details that sets a golf course a part from the others
-          History of good work ethic, honesty, and responsibility
-          Spanish communication – ability to communicate is an extreme asset
-          Provide a professional image at all times through appearance and dress
 
Responsibilities:
-          Assist in planning, supervising, and training the maintenance employees
-          Assist in proper timing and application of all fertilizer and chemical applications
-          Manage and maintain irrigation and drainage systems as well as daily management of irrigation computer and planning
-          Instruct staff on proper operation and maintenance of mowing and other equipment
-          Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the property
-          Maintain accurate and complete records on payroll, weather, applications, etc.
Reports To:           Randy Samoff – Golf Course Superintendent
Compensation:
Minimum $35K/year – competitive based on qualifications and experience.  Excellent benefits package
Positions Available:            Immediately
Contact: Kathy McElroy – Administrative Assistant
                                Redstone Golf Club
                                5455 Wilson Road
                                Humble,Texas 77396
                                (281) 459-7855
                                kmcelroy@redstonegolfclub.com

Posted September 10, 2008

Canongate, The Woodlands, Texas 

Canongate at The Woodlands - Panther Trail
Title:  2nd Assistant Superintendent
Duties of Position: Chemical and fertilizer application with accurate record keeping.  Crew supervision.  Golf course maintenance.
Salary: Hourly DOE
Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance, 401K program, vacation, golf
Contact: Ryan Rosecrans: 832-482-8920   rrosecrans@canongategolf.com

Posted July 10, 2008

Legacy Hills Golf Course, Georgetown, Texas 

Sun City Texas – Legacy Hills Golf Course located in Georgetown, TX is seeking a qualified Assistant Superintendent.  Please visit our website to learn more about the golf course.  http://www.sctxca.org
 
Primary Responsibilities:
     
*     Promotes Eagle Golf's philosophies throughout the golf course to both employees and guests. Creates the weekly schedule of grounds crew personnel and directs them in the day-to-day needs of the course. Must have the ability to identify and trouble shoot agronomic problems that may occur on the golf course. Must be fully capable of application equipment calibration and operation within the first six months. Training of new maintenance personnel. Assists in the Human Resources functions of the maintenance department by controlling turnover, motivating employees, focusing on employee development and retention and participating in regular employee meetings. Leads monthly safety meetings on various topics. Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress. Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.
Implements and evaluates fertilizer/pesticide programs.  Evaluates and assesses equipment management/operation/set up. Follows up on daily course set up to assure course meets playing standards set by Eagle Golf and USGA.
 
Salary Range:  $28,000 - $30,000
 
Interested Candidates please contact:
Jonathan Ayers
Sun City Texas – Legacy Hills
301 Del Webb Blvd.
Georgetown, TX  78628
Office:  512-864-1621
Fax:  512-864-0184


Posted June 27, 2008

Briggs Ranch Golf Club, San Antonio, Texas 
Second Assistant/ Irrigation Tech at Briggs Ranch Golf Club an 18 hole private Tom Fazio designed golf course with Bentgrass greens, Zeon zoysia tees, fairways and roughs.Rated by Golfweek as Americas best top 100 courses. Rated #36 modern courses, and #6 best residential in the United States. We are located 19 miles west of downtown San Antonio.

Requirements:
Minimum 2 years experience in golf course maintenance.
Minimum of 1 year experience with golf course irrigation systems operations and repairs.
Must have basic computer skills, good work ethic and is self motivated and takes directions well.

Responsibilities:
Maintenance and operation of the golf course irrigation system, and any common areas.Assist in and oversee any special projects needed on the golf course.
Assist in the daily maintenance of the golf course.

Salary:
Based on experience and qualifications.
Contact:
Dean Gleason
Golf Course Superintendent
Briggs Ranch Golf Club
13777 Briggs Ranch Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78245
(210) 677-0632 

Posted February 28, 2008

Barton Creek Country Club, Austin, Texas

Barton Creek Resort and Club is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country on the west side of Austin. The facility has 72-holes of championship golf consisting of two Tom Fazio, one Ben Crenshaw and one Arnold Palmer designed golf courses. The resort also consists of a 303-room hotel and spa. Both Fazio courses are consistently considered in the top golf courses in Texas.

 

Requirements:

·    BS degree (preferred) or Associate degree (accepted) in Turfgrass Management or related field

·    Minimum of 1-year experience as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Application Technician or Irrigation Technician at a high quality golf facility

·    Minimum of 2-years experience in golf course maintenance

·    Texas Pesticide Applicator license or ability to obtain within the first three months of employment

·    Understand seasonal turf requirements and overseeding

·    Experience maintaining bermudagrass greens (ultra-dwarf) and fairways (419) and many native landscape areas

·    Team player – ability to interact with management and other staff members in a cooperative and professional manner

·    History of a good work ethic, has initiative, is responsible and honest

·    Spanish communication skill would be an asset

 

Responsibilities:

·    Help hire, train, schedule and supervise golf course maintenance employees

·    Assist with the proper timing and application of plant nutrients and plant protectants

·    Management of turf equipment and irrigation systems

·    Assist with overseeing all construction and contractors and monitoring quality controls on the course

·    Assist in assembling and recommending annual golf course maintenance procedures, as well as annual capital equipment and project needs.

·    Help analyze and recommend maintenance practices and quality standards

·    Adhere to quality standards

·    Promote member and resort guest satisfaction

·    Participate in local golf course superintendent and turfgrass associations

·    Ability to understand and deal with a sensitive environmental site and interact with environmental groups and governing bodies

·    Direct Reports: Varies from 13 - 19 employees to supervise

 

Reports to:       Golf Course Superintendent – direct

                        Kenneth A. Gorzycki, CGCS, Director of Golf         

 

Compensation: Minimum $30K/yr - Competitive based on
qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package

 

Position available: Immediately

 

Contact:       Barton Creek Resort & Club - HR Department

8212 Barton Club Dr.

Austin TX 78735

Job Line: 512-329-7978
          Phone Number: 512-329-4679 or 512-329-4678
          Fax Number: 512-329-4014
          E-mail: jobs@bartoncreek.com

 

More Information:        www.bartoncreek.com



Horticulturist 



Posted June 27, 2008


South Padre Island Development and Golf Club, Laguna Vista, Texas 

  
Assistant Horticulturist

Location:

      South Padre Island Development & Golf Club
No. 1 Golf House Road, Laguna Vista, TX 78578

Education:

BS or AS in Horticulture

Experience:

       It is necessary to have knowledge with costal and southern plant material and turf grass. Familiar with residential irrigation, fertilization and pest control.

Special requirements:

       Pesticide applicators license from TDA. Spanish speaking a plus. Must be well organized for there are two foreman, one mechanic and thirty four laborers.

Salary:

30-35K

Benefits:

      401K after 90 days, insurance after 90 days, uniforms, dues paid for Texas Landscape and Nursery Association, dues paid for local meetings and licensing, paid vacation and holidays, free golf, telephone, relocation assistance.

Description:

      Assist Horticulture Superintendent with maintenance of four Home Owners Associations and a Master, (common areas). It includes three pools and a tennis court. The community surrounds a 27 hole daily fee golf club with plans for another 27 in the future. There is great potential for growth within the company of Landmark Land Inc., for there are plans for the development of other HOA’S and a new department that will do irrigation and landscape installs. Landmark also has facilities in Dallas, Montana, Spain, Maryland, California and Barbados.

Contact:

Aaron Carson

Horticulture Superintendent

E-mail: aaron@spigolf.com

Fax: 956-943-2070





Posted March 26, 2008



San Antonio Country Club, San Antonio, Texas 



San Antonio Country Club is a classic country club located on 130 acres of rolling terrain, nestled in the heart of San Antonio.  We are looking for a qualified Horticulturist who has a keen eye for detail as well as a firm knowledge of plant materials and landscape design.

 

Requirements:

  • BS or AS in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design or related field
  • Minumum of 1 year of experience in the Landscape Design field
  • Team Player - the ability to interact with management, staff, and members in a cooperative and professional manner
  • Creative Landscape designer
  • Great work ethic
  • Spanish speaking skills a plus

Responsibilities:
  • Help develop master landscape plan for San Antonio Country Club
  • Maintenance of landscape beds and lawns around the clubhouse and golf course
  • Design and selection of plant materials in landscape beds on golf course and clubhouse
  • Assist in design and implementation of native areas throughout the golf course
  • Plan daily tasks for Clubhouse staff of 1-2 people
Benefits


Salary = $14 per hour

  • Insurance = 100% paid by the club, 50% of family paid by the club
  • Vacation and Sick time
  • Meals
  • Uniforms
  • 401K
  • National and Local Association membership dues
  • National and Local education
 Responsible to:
 
Daniel McCann
Golf Course Superintendent
San Antonio Country Club
4100 N. New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-804-6105
210-930-8643 (fax)
daniel@sanantoniocc.com



Spray Technicians 


Posted October 6, 2008

Austin Golf Club, Austin, Texas  

Course Operation: Private Membership, serves as golf venue for UT golf teams, 18 holes, Par 71 – 7,412 course yardage, Tif-Eagle ultra-dwarf bermudagrass greens,
Tif-Sport bermudagrass tees, fairways, and rough. $1.3 M maintenance budget, automatic irrigation system.
 
Duties: Primary duties include post-emergent weed and pest control. Secondary duties include but are not limited to; golf course maintenance, fertilizer and pesticide applications, occasional irrigation maintenance and crew supervision.
 
Salary: $31,000 /year
 
Benefits: Paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, GCSAA, CTGCSA, TTA dues paid, expense involved in attending local education seminars and meetings, golfing privileges, uniforms, meal provided.
 
Requirements: Bachelor degree in turfgrass management or related field preferred.  Associate degree applicants considered with appropriate experience. Minimum one year golf course maintenance experience or equivalent internship experience. Must be proficient in the appropriate application of pesticides/fertilizers and calibration of application equipment. Must obtain Texas pesticide applicator’s license within three months of hire date. Spanish language skills a plus. 
 
The successful applicant will be a self motivated individual who has demonstrated adequate dedication to the goal of becoming an effective and respected Golf Course Superintendent.
 
Responsible to: Golf Course Superintendent,
 
Send resume’ to: Rich D. Cope, The University of Texas Golf Club, 3100 University Club Drive, Austin, TX 78732   rich.cope@utgolfclub.com
 
 Special note: Attach references
 
Position available: Immediately
 
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
 
 


Mechanics

Posted March 4, 2008

Cowan Creek Golf Course, Sun City, Texas 

Cowan Creek Golf Course – Sun City is currently accepting resumes for a Mechanic.  Responsible for training equipment operators in proper operation, maintenance, and safety procedures of equipment.  Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies. Services all maintenance equipment including preventative maintenance, the application of lubricants, adjustments, and general overhaul of equipment. Reports machinery problems to Golf Course Superintendent. Maintains all repair, safety and equipment repair records. Performs various other tasks associated with course maintenance as deemed appropriate by Golf Course Superintendent.  Pay Range:  $15.00/hr - $16.50/hr

 
Candidates contact:
T.J. Guyer
Grow-in Superintendent
Cowan Creek-Sun City
Georgetown, TX
(817) 201-5620