Equipment Manager
Isabella Golf Course
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Full time position
Excellent benefits
Pay Rate: Fair Market Compensation
Apply online: https://www.explorethevillage.com/careers
The Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association (POA) is the governing body of Hot Springs Village, a gated community nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. The POA staff has the privilege of providing quality services with integrity, accountability, and innovation to Hot Springs Village property owners. The welcoming dynamic lifestyle with first class amenities makes Hot Springs Village the perfect place to live, work and play.
The POA office is in the heart of Hot Springs Village; however, our team is spread over more than 26,000 acres of beautiful scenic land. Our talented team members are a cut above the rest. There are numerous types of positions offered at the POA. We employee personnel for police, fire, wastewater, water, public works, public utilities, golf shops, golf maintenance, restaurants, marine, administration, fitness center and many more.
Responsibilities
Excellent benefits
Pay Rate: Fair Market Compensation
Apply online: https://www.explorethevillage.com/careers
The Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association (POA) is the governing body of Hot Springs Village, a gated community nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. The POA staff has the privilege of providing quality services with integrity, accountability, and innovation to Hot Springs Village property owners. The welcoming dynamic lifestyle with first class amenities makes Hot Springs Village the perfect place to live, work and play.
The POA office is in the heart of Hot Springs Village; however, our team is spread over more than 26,000 acres of beautiful scenic land. Our talented team members are a cut above the rest. There are numerous types of positions offered at the POA. We employee personnel for police, fire, wastewater, water, public works, public utilities, golf shops, golf maintenance, restaurants, marine, administration, fitness center and many more.
Responsibilities
- Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
- Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
- Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
- Ability to move heavy objects.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
- Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.
- Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
- Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.
- Recommends equipment purchases and leases.
- Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
- Oversees the shop area maintenance.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Russellville Country Club
Russellville, Arkansas
18 hole golf course
Bentgrass greens 419 tees and fairways , common Bermuda roughs
Toro irrigation system
Responsibilities
Included but not limited to training and supervision of crew, budgeting ,hiring, spraying and fertilizing and acquiring pesticide license. Communication skills are a must with crew and members.
Qualifications
Two or four year degree
Irrigation knowledge
Send resume to groxendine @yahoo.com
Bentgrass greens 419 tees and fairways , common Bermuda roughs
Toro irrigation system
Responsibilities
Included but not limited to training and supervision of crew, budgeting ,hiring, spraying and fertilizing and acquiring pesticide license. Communication skills are a must with crew and members.
Qualifications
Two or four year degree
Irrigation knowledge
Send resume to groxendine @yahoo.com
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Ben Geren Golf Course
Ft. Smith, Arkansas
Under limited supervision by the Golf Course
Superintendent, the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, coordinates and
participates in the work of crews responsible for maintaining turf, irrigation
systems, pesticide applications and maintenance equipment within the County’s
golf course division. The work involves exercising functional and technical
supervision over lower level full-time and seasonal grounds maintenance staff,
operation and preventive maintenance work on a variety of turf care systems and
specialized turf maintenance equipment. The individual in this position will
make fertilizer and chemical applications.
Active participation in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation
system, knowledge of Rainbird satellites as well as central control
system. Learn and assist with basic
equipment maintenance. Responsible for setting up daily duties for staff on job
board and will be involved with renovations including new irrigation,
construction of greens, tees and bunkers, drainage, etc.
Lead, plan, train and review the work of crews responsible for a comprehensive program for maintaining warm season turfgrasses and all related systems.
Plan, direct, and participate in the maintenance program for turf areas, irrigation systems, pest management programs and special projects related to the construction, renovation, and repair of turf areas.
Participate in a variety of landscape maintenance practices.
Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications, motivating employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; trains personnel in correct and safe operating procedures; disseminate and interpret instructions provided to employees using appropriate forms of communication.
Surveys turf areas to determine irrigation requirements for various growing conditions, develops an appropriate watering plan, and accurately operates, programs, or adjusts controllers for automated systems or hand waters turf daily as required.
Installs, troubleshoots and repairs broken water lines, valves, heads for sprinkling system and performs related work to maintain efficient operation of the golf course irrigation system.
Oversees the application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers; ensure compliance with established safety procedures. Collect soil samples for analysis and interpret results in order to treat soil; decide appropriate type and quantity of fertilizer and herbicide to be applied to turf. Operates equipment to apply these chemicals and fertilizers to grass for the control of weeds, pests and grass diseases. Maintain department records for chemical applications and inventory.
Oversees, and participates in major golf course renovation projects, as assigned; schedules, facilitates, oversees, and quality controls reconstruction activities, including the work of external contractors.
Operates and maintains maintenance equipment, parts and supplies.
Performs minor maintenance tasks on motorized equipment such as cleaning, greasing, sharpening blades, and making tire repairs.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Turf management/maintenance practices and irrigations systems is required.
Safe and efficient operation of various types of powered or walk behind turf care equipment including mowers, verticut machines, top dressing equipment, aerators, seeders, sod cutters, sprayers, utility vehicles, dump trucks or tractors.
Maintaining and managing inventory of turf maintenance equipment, parts and supplies
SKILLED IN:
Possession of a strong mechanical aptitude, robust organizational skills and highly effective supervisory, motivational, communication and computer skills.
The ability to participate in a variety of golf course maintenance duties including chemical and fertilizer applications. changing cups, sod removal/installation and hand watering turf.
ABILITY TO:
Judge distances accurately, to maintain equipment, to follow department policies, and to read, interpret and communicate instructions, maps, manuals and schematics as required.
Independently and professionally identify, evaluate and resolve problems, issues, or scenarios that occur on the golf course.
Understand the basic rules of golf and assist with golf course marking.
BENEFITS:
Salary $48,000, Medical, Dental, Eye / Vision, Disability, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Pension, optional 457(b) retirement plan, chapter dues and attendance paid to state Turf Conference Attendance and chapter events as staffing and schedule allow. Uniform provided. Continuing education and career advancement encouraged. Experience and education may be substituted for degree.
About Ben Geren Golf Course
Ben Geren Golf Course was established in 1972. The golf course pursues excellence in growing the game of golf in Sebastian County and the greater Arkansas River Valley area. Ben Geren Golf Course consists of 27-holes, the Willow, Magnolia and Silo nines, and the shorter nine-hole Community Complex, which is home to the Ben Geren Youth Golf Academy. Jeff Brauer designed the Silo nine, Jim Holmes designed the Willow and Magnolia nines and the Community Complex was designed by Day-Blalock. The courses feature MiniVerde Ultradwarf bermudagrass greens and bermudagrass Fairways. The course has 35,000 rounds annually.
The City of Fort Smith and surrounding areas offer some of the best outdoor activities in the state of Arkansas. Those activities range from mountain biking, fishing and hunting to hiking in the National Forest & State Parks. Fort Smith has a strong economy full of stable employers from manufacturing, educational, and professional. The United States Marshals Museum is the newest attraction opening in Fort Smith and Fort Smith just announced a major pilot training program slated to open this year with an estimated annual economic impact of over $800 million.
Ben Geren Golf Course is part of the Sebastian County Parks System. The parks system includes five parks with over 2,000 total acres.
Lead, plan, train and review the work of crews responsible for a comprehensive program for maintaining warm season turfgrasses and all related systems.
Plan, direct, and participate in the maintenance program for turf areas, irrigation systems, pest management programs and special projects related to the construction, renovation, and repair of turf areas.
Participate in a variety of landscape maintenance practices.
Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications, motivating employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; trains personnel in correct and safe operating procedures; disseminate and interpret instructions provided to employees using appropriate forms of communication.
Surveys turf areas to determine irrigation requirements for various growing conditions, develops an appropriate watering plan, and accurately operates, programs, or adjusts controllers for automated systems or hand waters turf daily as required.
Installs, troubleshoots and repairs broken water lines, valves, heads for sprinkling system and performs related work to maintain efficient operation of the golf course irrigation system.
Oversees the application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers; ensure compliance with established safety procedures. Collect soil samples for analysis and interpret results in order to treat soil; decide appropriate type and quantity of fertilizer and herbicide to be applied to turf. Operates equipment to apply these chemicals and fertilizers to grass for the control of weeds, pests and grass diseases. Maintain department records for chemical applications and inventory.
Oversees, and participates in major golf course renovation projects, as assigned; schedules, facilitates, oversees, and quality controls reconstruction activities, including the work of external contractors.
Operates and maintains maintenance equipment, parts and supplies.
Performs minor maintenance tasks on motorized equipment such as cleaning, greasing, sharpening blades, and making tire repairs.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Turf management/maintenance practices and irrigations systems is required.
Safe and efficient operation of various types of powered or walk behind turf care equipment including mowers, verticut machines, top dressing equipment, aerators, seeders, sod cutters, sprayers, utility vehicles, dump trucks or tractors.
Maintaining and managing inventory of turf maintenance equipment, parts and supplies
SKILLED IN:
Possession of a strong mechanical aptitude, robust organizational skills and highly effective supervisory, motivational, communication and computer skills.
The ability to participate in a variety of golf course maintenance duties including chemical and fertilizer applications. changing cups, sod removal/installation and hand watering turf.
ABILITY TO:
Judge distances accurately, to maintain equipment, to follow department policies, and to read, interpret and communicate instructions, maps, manuals and schematics as required.
Independently and professionally identify, evaluate and resolve problems, issues, or scenarios that occur on the golf course.
Understand the basic rules of golf and assist with golf course marking.
BENEFITS:
Salary $48,000, Medical, Dental, Eye / Vision, Disability, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Pension, optional 457(b) retirement plan, chapter dues and attendance paid to state Turf Conference Attendance and chapter events as staffing and schedule allow. Uniform provided. Continuing education and career advancement encouraged. Experience and education may be substituted for degree.
About Ben Geren Golf Course
Ben Geren Golf Course was established in 1972. The golf course pursues excellence in growing the game of golf in Sebastian County and the greater Arkansas River Valley area. Ben Geren Golf Course consists of 27-holes, the Willow, Magnolia and Silo nines, and the shorter nine-hole Community Complex, which is home to the Ben Geren Youth Golf Academy. Jeff Brauer designed the Silo nine, Jim Holmes designed the Willow and Magnolia nines and the Community Complex was designed by Day-Blalock. The courses feature MiniVerde Ultradwarf bermudagrass greens and bermudagrass Fairways. The course has 35,000 rounds annually.
The City of Fort Smith and surrounding areas offer some of the best outdoor activities in the state of Arkansas. Those activities range from mountain biking, fishing and hunting to hiking in the National Forest & State Parks. Fort Smith has a strong economy full of stable employers from manufacturing, educational, and professional. The United States Marshals Museum is the newest attraction opening in Fort Smith and Fort Smith just announced a major pilot training program slated to open this year with an estimated annual economic impact of over $800 million.
Ben Geren Golf Course is part of the Sebastian County Parks System. The parks system includes five parks with over 2,000 total acres.
Assistant Superintendent
Country Club of Arkansas
Maumelle, Arkansas
The Country Club of Arkansas
Located in central Arkansas, The Country Club of Arkansas was purchased by four private citizens in 2003 and has developed into central Arkansas premier semi-private club. The course was built by golfers, for golfers. With numerous sand bunkers, water on eleven holes, sparkling lakes and streams, and fairways lined with loblolly pines the Country Club of Arkansas captures the majestic beauty of central Arkansas.
Position Description
The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. He or she will assist with scheduling, performing, and supervising all golf course maintenance activities. This includes but is not limited to employee management/supervision, fertilizer/pesticide applications, daily water management, irrigation diagnosis/repair, and communicating with various outside contractors and club personnel.
Education/Experience
Must possess either a two-year certificate, an Associates, or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass management, or 3 plus years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
Certificates/Licenses
Must have valid driver’s license and ability to obtain an Arkansas Pesticide Applicators License.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly position $15-$20 per hour depending on experience
Vacation,insurance, golfing privileges
Individuals who meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged to send a resume to or come by the maintenance shop at 401 Cogdell Maumelle Arkansas:
Jason McKnight, Golf Course Superintendent, [email protected]
Located in central Arkansas, The Country Club of Arkansas was purchased by four private citizens in 2003 and has developed into central Arkansas premier semi-private club. The course was built by golfers, for golfers. With numerous sand bunkers, water on eleven holes, sparkling lakes and streams, and fairways lined with loblolly pines the Country Club of Arkansas captures the majestic beauty of central Arkansas.
Position Description
The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. He or she will assist with scheduling, performing, and supervising all golf course maintenance activities. This includes but is not limited to employee management/supervision, fertilizer/pesticide applications, daily water management, irrigation diagnosis/repair, and communicating with various outside contractors and club personnel.
Education/Experience
Must possess either a two-year certificate, an Associates, or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass management, or 3 plus years of experience in Golf Course Maintenance.
Certificates/Licenses
Must have valid driver’s license and ability to obtain an Arkansas Pesticide Applicators License.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly position $15-$20 per hour depending on experience
Vacation,insurance, golfing privileges
Individuals who meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged to send a resume to or come by the maintenance shop at 401 Cogdell Maumelle Arkansas:
Jason McKnight, Golf Course Superintendent, [email protected]
