Job Description

Join our growing team in a high-end, resort environment!

Job Title: Assistant Superintendent

Department: Agronomy

Location: Fairfield, Texas

Status: Exempt

Pay Class: Salary

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Overtime Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Flexible

Supervisory Role: Yes

Reports To: Agronomy Director

Relocation Assistance : Dependent on qualifications

Remote/Telework Eligible: No

Travel Required: No

About Us:

Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club encompassing the largest privately owned lake in the United States. Set upon 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills and Savannah Post Oaks, Freestone provides a generational retreat for family and friends halfway between Dallas and Houston.

The breathtaking property provides water-front golf at a championship level, trophy bass fishing, boating without public access, and all of the activities and amenities a family should expect from a world-class, private resort.

Fairfield, Texas provides the quintessential Lonestar State experience where everyone is family. Fairfield is vibrant, culturally diverse, and rooted in good old fashioned Central Texan tradition. We believe in hard work, good food, and a wide range of festivals. Our community is a short drive to to College Station-Texas A&M University, Dallas and Houston.

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Position Summary:

The Assistant Superintendent will assist in the management of golf course maintenance and operations, spray applications, irrigation, and team development. This position reports to the Superintendent.

The individual we are seeking needs to be hard working, self-driven, and a highly motivated person. This is a hands-on position that requires hard work and dedication to advancing your career. The job requires the individual to obtain a Texas pesticide applicators license within 3-6 months of employment. Excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to get a foot in the door at a great private club. Upward advancement/promotion available.

Qualifications:

• Degree, or completing a degree in turf management or related field.
• Knowledge of the proper spraying techniques required for the maintenance of the golf course.
• Knowledge base of general business publications, professional publications, etc.
• Experience or potential to learn how to operate the necessary equipment required for the maintenance of the golf courses and grounds.
• Have or obtain within 6 months a Texas state pesticide applicators license.
• Show a strong interest in self-improvement by joining professional organizations as well as participating in continuing education or training opportunities such as seminars, trade shows, etc.
• Entry level computer skills.

Physical Demands:

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis.
• Have the ability to lift 10-50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

Essential Functions:

• Accountable for daily updating of course details and work progress spreadsheets
• Active role in monitoring of daily staff assignments versus course standards
• Course set-up, cutting hole locations, managing teeing areas, detail work
• Spraying Application required for the maintenance of the golf courses and grounds
• Wilt-watching, bentgrass greens management
• Irrigation repair and maintenance
• Assist in routine maintenance work such as, walk mowing, bunkers, trimming, etc.

Benefits Summary:

Our Total Rewards aims to provide a holistic view of the comprehensive rewards and opportunities you receive as part of our commitment to your growth and success. In your role, your valuable contributions drive innovation and create meaningful impact, and our benefits reflects how we invest in your professional development, work-life balance, and overall wellbeing. Our goal is to support you along with your long-term career journey.

Financial Rewards and Monetary Benefits

• Base Salary: A competitive base salary aligned with industry standards and level of experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We offer full-time employees the option to enroll in premium health coverage plans including dental and vision care through Sana. These plans can extend to eligible spouses and dependents.
• Paid Time Off

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