Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Plan and implement budgets. Hire, train and supervise staff. Apply relevant landscaping, and horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded. The position will be responsible for the Red and Blue golf courses and will report to the Director of Agronomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Develop and implement a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction projects.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene and uniforms, equipment repair areas, equipment storage areas, chemical and fertilizer storage areas, receiving areas, washing areas, lunch room areas, restrooms, etc.
• Implement and monitor the purchase ordering and receiving program to maintain proper inventories of supplies and ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations, relating to chemical and fertilizer storage and disposal, employee safety, public safety, etc.
• Manage employment activities for applicable staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.
• Maintain accurate records for pertaining to department activities including, but not limited to, labor schedules, course maintenance, construction activities, equipment repair, safety meetings and activities, fertilizer and chemical applications and pest control practices.
• Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Possess a college degree in agronomy or turf management.
• GCSAA Class A Superintendent preferred.
• 5 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Supervises:

Assistant Superintendent; Maintenance Foreman; Pesticides Application Specialist; Irrigation Specialist; Equipment Operators; Equipment Techni

Property Description:

Situated amid 16,000 acres of stunning scenery, Streamsong’s three “Top 100” courses are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings, creating a one-of-a-kind golf experience through the unexpected central Florida topography defined by towering dunes, deep lakes and awe-inspiring landscapes. A quiet place, far from the concrete, crowds and chaos of the city, Streamsong is the only golf resort in the world where you’ll find legendary architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Tom Doak, and Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner-designed courses in one location.

Revered by golfers as a bucket-list destination, Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue are two of a handful of courses worldwide that feature Mach 1 ultradwarf bermudagrass, a turf recognized as one of the cleanest and purest grasses in golf. And on Streamsong Black, in addition to the Australian sandbelt-inspired design, following play on the dazzling Par-73 championship layout, you can enjoy The Gauntlet, a 1.2 acre putting course.

Streamsong Resort is conveniently located within a short drive of both Tampa and Orlando. Guests staying at the Lodge will discover spacious and luxurious accommodations, outstanding cuisine and spirits at 6 restaurants and bars, a relaxing spa, sporting clay shooting and some of the best-guided bass fishing in the world along with a golf experience that’s been described as once in a lifetime.