Job Title: Director of Executive Golf Maintenance
Job Description: Job Summary: Under minimal supervision, this position will be responsible for the maintenance, management and operations of designated golf courses within The Villages, which currently entails 144 holes /16 courses, with a maximum potential of 315 holes/35 courses. Through the oversight and supervision of construction and maintenance contractors, this position ensures all contractual obligations are met, resulting in consistent playing conditions throughout The Villages that meet or exceed the residents’ expectations. Of equal importance, this position is responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing resident and community relations through proactive response and resolution to resident concerns regarding Executive golf course conditions, along with the provision of ongoing resident education as to course conditions, upcoming projects, challenges, etc. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in agronomy, plant science, or horticulture plus two (2) years of turf management which must have been in a supervisory or lead worker capacity, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years experience working with southern grasses; Minimum of 10 years experience as a golf course superintendent; multiple course oversight a plus • Proven understanding and current knowledge of the rules of golf, as well as federal, state and local laws on golf course operations • Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and noncommercial pesticide applications certificate • Proven intermediate or better proficiency in computer systems and programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Ability to perform work requiring a moderate amount of physical stamina outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and to work flexible hours • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing • Ability to be well-organized in a fast-paced environment successfully multi-task; work independently and meet multiple demanding deadlines • All candidates must successfully pass background check and drug screening
Rate of Pay: $55,000+ to start
Application Deadline: 9/17/2010
Application Information:
Only one application per applicant is accepted. Completed applications should be returned to Human Resources, 3231 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162 or Faxed to (352) 751-3909.
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Job Description: Job Summary: Under minimal supervision, this position will be responsible for the maintenance, management and operations of designated golf courses within The Villages, which currently entails 144 holes /16 courses, with a maximum potential of 315 holes/35 courses. Through the oversight and supervision of construction and maintenance contractors, this position ensures all contractual obligations are met, resulting in consistent playing conditions throughout The Villages that meet or exceed the residents’ expectations. Of equal importance, this position is responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing resident and community relations through proactive response and resolution to resident concerns regarding Executive golf course conditions, along with the provision of ongoing resident education as to course conditions, upcoming projects, challenges, etc. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in agronomy, plant science, or horticulture plus two (2) years of turf management which must have been in a supervisory or lead worker capacity, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years experience working with southern grasses; Minimum of 10 years experience as a golf course superintendent; multiple course oversight a plus • Proven understanding and current knowledge of the rules of golf, as well as federal, state and local laws on golf course operations • Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and noncommercial pesticide applications certificate • Proven intermediate or better proficiency in computer systems and programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Ability to perform work requiring a moderate amount of physical stamina outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and to work flexible hours • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing • Ability to be well-organized in a fast-paced environment successfully multi-task; work independently and meet multiple demanding deadlines • All candidates must successfully pass background check and drug screening
Rate of Pay: $55,000+ to start
Application Deadline: 9/17/2010
Application Information:
Only one application per applicant is accepted. Completed applications should be returned to Human Resources, 3231 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162 or Faxed to (352) 751-3909.
Click Here for an application.