Assistant Grounds Superintendent

Location

Bethesda, MD | United States

Job description

Located in Bethesda, MD, the Congressional Country Club is the #1 Platinum Club in the country. Congressional has a long history of hosting Championships, including the 2011 US Open and most recently the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The Congressional is proud to continue this tradition with the announcement of eight more. Congressional Country Club is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Grounds Superintendent to join the team. Congressional boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses. The Blue Course was recently transformed and designed by Andrew Green.

The upcoming season will also be highlighted by the Club's Centennial year and the 2024 Junior PGA Championship. The Clubhouse grounds encompass nearly 38 acres of maintained turf, floral, gardens, and naturalized areas surrounding the Club's historic clubhouse.

Championships in the next thirteen years are as follows:

• 2024 Junior PGA Championship
• 2025 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
• 2027 KPMG Women's PGA Championship
• 2029 PGA Professional Championship
• 2030 PGA Championship
• 2033 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
• 2037 Ryder Cup

The Congressional Country Club is looking for a candidate who will bring a passion for grounds management to uphold and enhance the Club's visual appeal, ensure immaculate maintenance and is committed to providing Members with an exceptional experience.

The Assistant Grounds Superintendent will be involved in the daily maintenance of the Clubhouse grounds and will work closely with the Clubhouse Grounds Superintendent. The Assistant Grounds Superintendent will manage and perform fertilizer/pesticide calibration as well as proper application practices. Daily jobs will include but are not limited to planting, irrigation repair, disease identification, water management of different plant varieties, mowing, edging, pruning, etc. The Assistant Grounds Superintendent will lead small projects with the team, as advised by the Clubhouse Grounds Superintendent.

What will be expected of you:

• Supervise team members to ensure they are working responsibly and adhering to mandated Safety procedures
• Log/record keeping of daily activities.
• Building and ability to follow budget guidelines.
• Perform other functions and routine landscape operations activities as directed by the Clubhouse Grounds Manager
• Work with Golf Course Superintendents to conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Operate rotary mowers, and string trim around trees, shrubs, posts, etc.
• Perform manual weeding, edge sidewalks, landscape beds, etc.
• Lay sod, apply mulch.
• Operate blowers (such as push, backpack, and handheld), vacuums, and other hand tools.
• Operate utility vehicles, tractors, loader backhoes, boom lifts, chainsaws, and a variety of powered equipment.
• Perform calibrations of application equipment and complete applications with proper PPE
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems and controllers.
• Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean and organized to maintain a safe working environment
• Inspect all machines (before, during, and after use) and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Manager

How we determine your qualifications:

• A minimal high school education or equivalent years of experience.
• Horticultural or Landscape education is preferred but not required.
• Must have experience with landscape management, and turf grass management, including maintenance operation and safety.
• Specialized training is required to operate specific equipment types to perform specific tasks relative to the Landscape.
• Operations of the Green & Grounds Department.
• Must have a valid Maryland Pesticide License or be able to obtain one in the appropriate timeframe.
• Must have a valid Driver's License from any state.
• Congressional offers competitive benefits focused on total well-being and dependent aid as we aim to help you achieve a healthy work and personal life.

Benefits:

• Local and national association dues
• Complimentary meals
• Complimentary parking
• Employee Discounts: Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel/Items
• 401k eligible after 1 year with a match
• Company insurance health/dental
• Congressional offers competitive benefits focused on total well-being and dependent aid as we aim to help you achieve a healthy work and personal life

CCC is an EOE

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