Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Silver Spring Country Club
Ridgefield, CT
Position Immediately Available
Club Information: Private membership, 18 holes, est. 1929, designed by Robert White. 17,000 rounds; Rainbird Cirrus irrigation system; bentgrass/poa greens, tees and fairways. Golf course master plan now in progress.
Requirements: A minimum 2 to 4-year degree in Turfgrass related curriculum. Must have or be able to obtain a Connecticut pesticide license.
Duties: The new Assistant will work in conjunction with an excellent turf management team implementing all maintenance programs for the golf course, tennis facility, swimming facility and club grounds.
Salary & Benefits: $40,000 plus- depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package.
Send Resumes:
Peter R. Rappoccio, CGCS
Silver Spring Country Club
Box 577
Ridgefield, CT 06877
E-Mail: rappocc1@comcast.net
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Pine Grove Country Club
Golf Course Superintendent
18 Hole Semi-Private Facility located in Camillus NY on the west side of Syracuse is looking for a full-time golf course superintendent.
This will be a year round position with the following compensation:
$41,000 to $55,000 / yr. package including salary and full individual health benefits.
Actual amount will be commensurate with qualifications, degrees and experience.
In addition to the package, other benefits will include:
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Cell Phone
- Clothing allowance
- Family Fitness and Golf membership
- All association dues paid
- 50 % off all clubhouse meals
We would prefer all candidates to have the following minimum requirements:
Minimum Associates Degree in turf related study
Current NYS DEC pesticide license
Driver’s License in good standing
Rain Bird Irrigation experience
Ability to diagnose bent grass diseases for Northeast Region and spray accordingly
Mechanical knowledge
Immediate Availability
Please forward all resumes to PGHCC@AOL.COM or fax to (315) 672-5613 with the attention to Frank Szczech.
Mailing address is:
Pine Grove Country Club
PO Box 188
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-8107
pinegrovecountryclub.com
We are looking for an assistant Greens Keeper that has the desire to want to be the head superintendant at Brockport Country Club. This person needs to be a hard worker that will get right in there next to his crew no matter the task. This person needs to have good work ethics and the desire of being the next superintendent at Brockport Country Club.
You will work closely with the owner of the club and a chemist consultant that will design and set the chemical programs to follow.
So if you are still green about what chemical to mix at what time then do not worry that will be done for you.
All you will have to do is learn the ropes and follow the set program.
This course is rated the best public course on the west side of Rochester. We have all the equipment you will ever need.
Front end loader back hoe, Bob Cat, Roto Darien, Aerifier, Air way New fleet of carts and much more.
View the course www.BrockportCC.com
Please email me your resume to TBurklew@rochester.rr.com
We will be hiring by March 31st 2008.
Tim & Anna Burklew
3739 County line Rd
Brockport NY 14420
Cell 585-303-4052
TBurklew@rochester.rr.com
Bellevue Country Club
1901 Glenwood Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13207
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent
Contact: Mike O’Neill, GCS
Phone: (315) 475-1272
Fax: (315) 478-7048
Email: mson375@yahoo.com
Education Requirements: 2-4 year degree in Turfgrass Science or related curriculum
Experience: The right candidates will possess a valid New York State pesticide license or the ability to obtain one in the near future. Candidates will possess a drive to learn and excel to the next level as a Superintendent. Candidates will posses 3 years or relevant experience on a golf course and have management experience or the right attitude to evolve into a manager.
Salary: $30,000, dependent on experience
Date Available: ASAP
Benefits: Health insurance, (Dental, Vision included) 401k eligibility after one year of service, dues paid to local and national associations, paid vacation and sick time, meals available at the club.
Comments: Bellevue Country Club is a private Donald Ross designed golf club in Syracuse, NY. Bellevue is a premier country club and is considered to be one of the most challenging golf courses in NYS. Bellevue has over 70 single digit handicap members who expect tournament playing conditions on a daily basis. The club has a master plan in place which will include tree removal, bunker and tee renovation and construction, and a recent irrigation system upgrade. The position will be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to gain private country club experience in a great learning environment. Candidates will be exposed to all facets of golf course management including irrigation repair and maintenance, tee renovation and construction, bunker maintenance, all mowing practices as well as crew supervision experience.
John Deere Landscapes / LESCO is the nation’s largest distributor of nursery, irrigation, outdoor lighting, landscape supplies, fertilizers, turf protection products, grass seed, turf care equipment, and golf course accessories. Our mission is to be the distributor of choice for green industry professionals. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees in over 615 locations throughout North America.
We are seeking a Gold Assistant Branch Manager for our West Nyack, NY facility. This position reports to the Gold Branch Manager and assists with driving toward increased market share within an assigned territory.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business.
- Maintain relationships with strategic accounts.
- Develop agronomic programs for strategic accounts.
Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or technical school with some or all course work in agronomics. In lieu of formal education, at least one year of solid and directly related experience in the turf industry.
- Practical agronomic and/or turf knowledge/experience. This would include, but not be limited to, landscaping, pest control, golf course maintenance or experience with pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and fungicides.
- Strong communication and excellent problem solving skills.
- The ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Our company offers competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and exceptional benefits, including medical/dental/life insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, and more.
We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Submit Resume’ to:
John Deere Landscapes/LESCO
210 West Nyack Rd.
West Nyack, NY. 10994
845-627-0607 (Phone)
845-623-5348 (Fax)
dcherry@johndeerelandscapes.com
Attn: Branch Manager
Rain Bird Services Corporation
Golf Irrigation Sales Specialist
Location: US-NY-Albany
Job Description
Provide sales and sales support for specialized accounts such as contractors, golf. Call on assigned customers and prospective customers. Sell customers on using/buying Rain Bird golf products. Educate customers on applications and benefits of Rain Bird products. Provide follow-up through inside support people to ensure that sales are delivered in a timely manner and that the customer's and product and value-added marketing needs are met.
The Sales Specialist is responsible for profitably growing product and service sales for use in golf industry
applications. This role will work effectively at various customer levels to educate, justify and successfully sell
customized irrigation systems to new and existing golf courses.
The Sales Specialist works with the Sales Manager at high management and ownership levels within a golf
course to outline Rain Bird's complete capabilities to decision makers. Sales Specialists are "solution-based"
sales representatives, capable of analyzing irrigation designs, Rain Bird products, finance options and after-sales technical support packages to course owners, greens committees, consultants, contractors, developers and superintendents. Sales Specialists work independently within a geographic territory and are measured on revenue production and market share improvement. A successful candidate will be technically competent, a sound presenter, results-oriented, highly self-motivated, and ideally will have experience with irrigation design. This position also requires close coordination and contact with the New York - Sales Manager and Service Manager, in the identification and support of customers who represent the greatest areas of opportunity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years successful sales or territory sales management experience
- BA or BS degree
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to achieve results individually and through others
- Working knowledge of personal computers and commonly used business software (i.e. Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
- Willing to live in assigned territory (20-30% travel)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Industrial technical/engineering sales experience
- MBA degree
- Strong desire to advance into Product Management / Sales Management
- Working knowledge of irrigation design, installation, repair, and product application
If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=474601-3-23
Reference Code: 1569
Camillus Country Club
Golf Course Superintendent
18 Hole Semi-Private facility with new Rain Bird decoder irrigation system and new fleet of turf equipment located on the west side of Syracuse, NY is looking for a full-time golf course superintendent.
This will be a year round position with the following package and compensation:
$41,000 to $55,000 / yr. commensurate with qualifications, degrees and experience
Full individual health, dental and vision benefits
401 K pension plan with possible matching incentives
Performance bonus and profit sharing incentives
Decisions for chemicals and/or machinery within budget constraints
All association dues paid
Have 50/50 control to hire / fire staff with the General Manager
Family golfing privileges
50% off all meals
Multi-year contract after 1st year
Company Vehicle, negotiable
We would prefer all candidates to have the following minimum requirements:
Minimum Associates Degree in turf related study
Current NYS DEC pesticide license
Driver’s License in good standing
2 – Year Rain Bird Irrigation experience
Ability to diagnose bentgrass diseases for Northeast Region and spray accordingly
Mechanical knowledge and grinding experience
General business / budget knowledge
Entry deadline is February 20th, 2008.
Please forward all resumes to info@camilluscountryclub.com or fax to (315) 672-5712 with the attention to Jivi Govender, General Manager.
Mailing address is:
Camillus Country Club
5690 Bennetts Corners Road
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-3770, Ph.
camilluscountryclub.com
Job Description
Job Title: Division Manager Status: Exempt
Department: Irrigation
Reports To: Vice President-Operations
BASIC FUNCTION:
To direct and supervise the safe work of assigned irrigation team members, provide irrigation support services for other company divisions, and develop additional business leads outside of current customer portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Estimate new projects and prepare proposals for irrigation projects.
- Develop standard operating procedures, irrigation service programs, and production standards for irrigation division.
- Ensure assigned daily work schedule runs smoothly and is completed in an efficient manner.
- Assure irrigation team members are operating equipment in a safe manner and using proper safety equipment at all times.
- Ensure trucks and equipment are secured while on job sites.
- Ensure proper maintenance of company equipment and vehicles and report all accidents/damage/malfunctions to management immediately.
- Report all injuries and occupational related illnesses immediately to management.
- Prepare and maintain all required records and reports in an accurate and timely manner to include hourly labor performed by irrigation team members.
- Train irrigation team members on safety rules and regulations, equipment operation, equipment maintenance and irrigation best practices in accordance with company procedures.
- Communicate and discuss any account problems with management team to insure consistent quality levels.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 65 lbs.
- Establish and monitor ongoing training sessions for service techs and installers.
- Perform other related issues as assigned.
SKILLS:
Computer Skills – MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Asset
Oral Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Reading Skills
Customer Relations
Customer Service
Organization
Time Management
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Degree: A. S. degree in horticulture or related field, High School Diploma or Equivalent and minimum of 5 yr. experience in a similar position.
EXPERIENCE:
Prior irrigation work experience required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Valid Drivers License – Must meet insurance underwriting requirements.
Must have CT J-4 license or enter apprentice program.
Eastern Land Management, Inc.
246 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: 203-316-5433 Fax: 203-316-5434
bmoorejr@easternland.com
Job Description
Job Title: Crew Leader Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Landscape Management
Reports To: Account Manager
BASIC FUNCTION:
To direct and supervise the safe work of assigned landscape workers and work as a member along with them in a professional manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure daily work schedule assigned runs smoothly and is completed in an efficient manner.
- Operate landscaping equipment to include mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and various hand tools in accordance with approved operating requirements and safety procedures.
- Assure landscape workers are operating equipment in a safe manner and using proper safety equipment at all times.
- Ensure operating machines have been oiled, cleaned, and fuel has been checked in accordance with approved procedures prior to the start of each day, between job sites, and at the end of the day.
- Ensure trucks and equipment are secured while on job sites.
- Ensure proper maintenance of company vehicles and report all accidents/damage/malfunctions to management immediately.
- Direct and participate in equipment maintenance duties on a scheduled basis per the company equipment maintenance procedures to include:
- Changing oil in equipment
- Cleaning oil and air filter
- Sharpening blades
- Repairing broken equipment
- Report all injuries and occupational related illnesses immediately to management.
- Prepare and maintain all required records and reports in an accurate and timely manner to include hourly labor performed by landscape workers.
- Train landscape workers on safety rules and regulations, equipment operation, equipment maintenance and proper landscape procedures in accordance with company procedures.
- Communicate and discuss any account problems with management to include dry areas, excessive wet areas, insect/disease damage, broken sprinklers, and running water.
- Report any safety related issues with the equipment or landscape workers to team leader.
- Lift equipment in and out of truck to include:
- Blower
- Weedeater
- Hedge trimmer
- Push mower
- Edger
- Landscape debris blankets
- Attend and participate in scheduled training sessions as required.
- Perform other related issues as assigned.
SKILLS:
Oral Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Reading Skills
Customer Relations
Customer Service
Organization
Time Management
Ornamental Pruning Skills
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
Prior landscaping work experience required. Minimum 3 years as a crew leader.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Valid Drivers License – Must meet insurance underwriting requirements.
Possess or obtain Pesticide Applicator license for CT and/or NY
Eastern Land Management, Inc.
246 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: 203-316-5433 Fax: 203-316-5434
bmoorejr@easternland.com
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Eastern Land Management is one of the Northeast region’s largest, family-owned, full-service landscape management contractors. With more than 30 years of service to commercial and high-end residential clients, our growth is achieved through efficient and professional customer service.
As an intern, you will be afforded an opportunity to assist with the daily operations of a full-service landscape company. These duties will include assisting with mowing, edging, weeding, pruning trees and shrubs, planting annual beds/trees and shrubs, installation of hardscapes, pest identification and management, irrigation management, safe operation of turf equipment, and fertilizer and pesticide applications (appropriate CT DEP license required). Interns will also be given the opportunity to shadow a manager and observe estimating procedures and customer relations skills.
Successful applicants should be prepared to work in a team-oriented environment, possess a valid driver’s license, and be enrolled in a landscape management, ornamental horticulture, or a related college program.
Starting salary is $ 12.00 per hour, with overtime paid after 40 hours. Uniforms are provided.
CONTACT:
Bruce Moore, Jr.
203-316-5433
203-316-5434 (Fax)
bmoorejr@easternland.com
Other seasonal and full-time career opportunities available.
Horticulturist
Orchard Park Country Club
Job Description: Responsible for the maintenance of all annual and perennial beds around the clubhouse area and throughout the golf course. Must be able to design and order the plantings. Responsible for the job assignments of staff personnel under the horticulturist supervision.
Skills: Must have knowledge of annual, perennials, and ornamental grasses as they apply to the local environment. Must be able to identify insect and disease problems on plantings. Must have people skills to deal with the golfers, as the position is very visible to the members and guests entering the club. Teach staff proper maintenance techniques. Be able to work with other grounds staff on the golf course when necessary. Must have or be able to obtain a NYS Pesticide License
Compensation: $10-$13 per hour plus overtime at time and a half (based on experience), 401(k)- employer matches 50% of first 4%.
Location: Orchard Park Country Club is located in Orchard Park, NY just outside of Buffalo. It is a private country club established in 1916.
Apply: Email resume to opccgrounds@aol.com or use contact information.
Contact: Orchard Park Country Club
Attn. Robert A. Kelly, CGCS
4777 S. Buffalo St.
(716) 662-531
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