Join an exciting team of professionals nationally recognized as one of the best clubs in America by Boardroom Magazine and Forbes Travel Guide. As the Ford is recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for its outstanding golf course, amenities, facilities, and its exceptional staff, its roots reach back more than a century to 1917, when American industrialist Henry Ford first encountered the land.
Our team lives and breathes the mission of teamwork, continuous improvement, individual responsibility, sharing information, ideas and solutions, commitment to our organizational core values and pride in providing personal services to members and guests.
JOB SUMMARY:
Directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths. Participates in the supervision of the golf course maintenance crew and does other related work as required. May serve as the direct supervisor in the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent or the 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must know proper maintenance procedures for greens, fairways, tees, lakes, roughs, traps, and all other appropriate areas. Supervises employees and the use of the maintenance equipment.
- Supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment. Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation and drainage systems.
- Assists in daily scheduling of the work crew. Oversees completion of work assignments and assists in field decisions regarding job procedures, work standards and machinery use.
- Enforces safe working methods. Reports disciplinary problems to the GCS and/or 1st Assistant GCS.
- Keeps current with new ideas, equipment, fertilizers, chemicals, etc., through publications, seminars and professional development opportunities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that all members, guests and co-workers are treated in a friendly and respectful manner in accordance with the standards of excellence of The Ford Field and River Club.
- Assists in other departments and performs additional related duties as required.
- Understands and follows policies and procedures of the department and The Ford Field and River Club overall.
ADDITIONAL NOTATIONS:
- Every member, owner, guest and employee of The Ford Field and River Club has a right to privacy. Any information concerning a member, owner, guest or other employee is considered confidential. Any incidents that occur, no matter how minor, are to be considered confidential information. You should not discuss these matters with other employees or other persons outside of the Company. Any disclosure of confidential information may result in corrective action up to and including termination.
- While The Ford Field and River Club encourages amicable relationships between members of management and their subordinates, involvement in a romantic relationship may comprise or create a perception that comprises a member of management’s ability to perform his or her job. Such relationships could create an appearance of or opportunity for impropriety, favoritism, or a conflict of interest. Any involvement of a romantic nature between an officer, manager or supervisor an anyone he or she supervises, either directly or indirectly, is prohibited. Violation of his policy will lead to corrective action up to, and including, termination of the management individual or both individuals involved in the relationship.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFIATIONS:
- High school diploma required. AA or BA in turf management preferred.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a high degree of interaction with employees, management and members.
- Must be able to supervise a large work crew.
- Must have thorough working knowledge of all aspects of golf course maintenance, equipment, turf, seeding, irrigation systems, drainage control, fertilizers, herbicides, and pest control methods. May require pesticide applicator licensing.
- Requires ability to order supplies, supervise work crews, basic knowledge of machinery maintenance, and basic landscape design and maintenance.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Lifts 50 pounds occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision must be correctable to read and write. Hearing must be sufficient to understand conversation on the telephone in a noisy environment. Must have ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
