Golf Superintendent jobs in Roanoke, VA

Location

The Homestead

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Homestead may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Assist the Director of Golf and Grounds along with Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in the day to day operations of the Golf Course Maintenance department in order to maintain a well-manicured and professional golf course.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Director of Golf and Grounds and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent in the overall care of the golf course, the clubhouse grounds and practice facility.
• Support and develop ideas with respect to golf course maintenance.
• Organize and coordinate all aspects of the golf course maintenance and management in the absence of the Director of Golf and Grounds and/or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.
• Oversee all aspects of irrigation scheduling and repair.
• Check golf course for playability and condition daily.
• Train and monitor Golf Course Maintenance staff on a daily basis and assist with staff evaluations.
• Assist in conducting morning stand-up meetings on a daily basis reviewing work schedules and assignments along with service standards.
• Answer questions from guests, Directors, and employees regarding care of course, quality of maintenance and safety.
• Be prepared to fill in the absence of employees such as fertilizing, general pest control, mow turf with all equipment and use any piece of equipment needed to maintain or construct projects on the golf course.
• Assist in overseeing construction/renovation projects.
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment always.
• Complete other work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Agronomy, Turf Management, or related field of study from an accredited College or University; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience in similar role, such as Assist-In-Training or Supervisory level of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with guests, management, vendors/suppliers, the general public and associates.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Valid Driver's License.
• State of Virginia Pesticide Application License or willing to obtain within 90-days of employment.
• Regularly required to sustain long periods of standing.
• Must be able to withstand long periods of stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of working outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.