Facility Name:                     Derryfield Country Club

Facility Location:               Manchester, NH

Position / Title:                   Assistant Superintendent

Facility Description:  Municipal Golf Course

Experienced Desired:  Considerable experience in golf course operations with some supervisory role.

Responsibilities Description:  Supervises and evaluates temporary/seasonal employees in the operations of golf course maintenance and construction, including mowing, grounds care, chemical spraying, irrigation projects and elements of course construction; Functions as Acting Golf Course Superintendent during both planned and unplanned absences of the Superintendent; Maintains and assigns mowing height to ensure the health of golf course grass throughout the entire season; Inspects golf course greens for disease, insect infestation and damage and assists Superintendent in proper treatment; Assists in the determination of correct amounts of fertilizer to be used on greens, tees and fairways and supervises spraying procedures; Installs, repairs and monitors irrigation systems; Assists in front line maintenance of golf course equipment, including preventive maintenance and the training of personnel in proper procedures for use; Helps maintain all appropriate records on golf course maintenance schedules; Provides technical advice to all golf course employees on the unique maintenance of the various surface types of golf course grass, trains employees as necessary; Assists in the maintenance of all golf course buildings; Responsible for being on-call during the golf season to respond to any problems which may occur, (faulty irrigation, chemical, heat or fungus burn of grass etc.); Performs the duties of golf course crew workers as required; Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.

Special Skills:  Must obtain NH Pesticide License and CDL B with air brakes (City will train).

Compensation and Benefits:  $21.32 - $30.39/hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Education Requirements:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with Associate’s Degree in Golf Course Maintenance Management, Turf Management, Horticulture or a closely related field.

Date Position is Available:  1/6/2025

How to Apply:  electronically to https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment

Date Posted:  1/4/2025

Application Deadline:  2/1/2025