COUNTY OF NORFOLK

Presidents Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm/ 37.5 hours

Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 annual

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Location: Wollaston Recreational Facility and Presidents Golf Course, 357 West Squantum Street, Quincy, MA 02171.

About Us:

Situated on 93 acres, Norfolk County’s Wollaston Recreational Facility and Presidents Golf Course offer dramatic views of the Boston skyline, Neponset River, and Blue Hills Reservation. We pride ourselves on maintaining a premier recreational and golfing destination with exceptional standards.

Position Overview:

Norfolk County is seeking a motivated and qualified Assistant Superintendent to join our team. Reporting to the Director/Superintendent of the Golf Course, this role is integral to the upkeep and enhancement of the golf course. The Assistant Superintendent will lead maintenance personnel, oversee daily operations, and ensure the facility’s standards align with industry excellence.

Benefit Package:

• BCBS and Deltan Dental with 70%/30% split
• Boston Mutual Basic Life Insurance with a 70%/30% split
• Eye Med Vision coverage
• Wellness Programs
• Competitive Salary
• Norfolk County Retirement plan with options to rollover creditable public services
• Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid Time Off, 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 3 personal days annually
• 14 annual paid holidays

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and direct the Golf Course Maintenance Crew and conducting performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the Director/Superintendent of Golf Course to manage departmental workloads.
• Assign daily work schedules and secondary tasks for personnel.

Golf Course Maintenance

• Supervise and participate in equipment maintenance, including preventive care, winter reconditioning, and in-season repairs.
• Oversee the functioning and maintenance of the irrigation system, including spring start-up, programming irrigation cycles, preventative maintenance, and winterization.
• Apply pesticide and fertilizer applications to ensure the golf course meets industry standards.

Training and Safety

• Train staff in proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Promote and enforce safety practices in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Operations and Budget Management

• Monitor and control departmental expenses to stay within budget constraints.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the golf course, equipment, and maintenance facility.
• Communicate regularly with all members of the staff.

Special Projects and Repairs

• Direct and oversee special repair or modification projects as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including acting as the Irrigation Technician when needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate Degree in Turfgrass Management or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in golf course maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensing: MA Pesticide Applicators License (Core) Category 37 required or willingness to become licensed within 6 months of employment.
• Dues: Company sponsored for National and Local Associations

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of golf course maintenance equipment and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with large turf irrigation systems, pumps, and solid-state controllers.
• Understanding of pest control and fertilizer application methods.
• Familiarity with fine turf reel mower reconditioning.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for maintaining high-quality turf and landscapes.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Join Our Team:

If you’re a proactive leader with a dedication to excellence in golf course maintenance, Norfolk County invites you to apply and contribute to the success of one of the region’s most esteemed facilities. Please submit a letter of interest with a resume to mlabadini@norfolkcounty.org.