Assistant Superintendent Groundskeeper

Scottsdale, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Entry level management position that supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of employees engaged in preserving grounds and keeping golf course turf in playing condition. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

2-year degree from an accredited university in Agriculture Horticulture or related major; 2 years experience in the landscaping/grounds or related professional area.

4-year bachelors degree from an accredited university in Agriculture Horticulture or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Day-to-Day Operations

Assists workers to perform more critical duties.

Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.

Consults with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan and review work projects.

Determines work priorities and schedules employees to specific tasks such as fertilizing irrigating seeding mowing raking and spraying.

Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all Grounds department policies standards and procedures.

Supervises Grounds department and all related areas in the absence of the Superintendent.

Supervises the day to day operations of the Grounds department to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the property golf course.

Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence.

Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.

Leading Landscaping/Grounds Team

Communicates the importance of safety procedures detailing procedure codes ensuring employee understanding of safety codes monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.

Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work.

Encourages and builds mutual trust respect and cooperation among team members.

Ensures all employees have proper supplies equipment and uniforms.

Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.

Gets members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Handles employee questions and concerns.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

Provides guidance and direction to subordinates including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Strives to improve performance.

Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Ensures that quality standards and customers expectations are met on a daily basis.

Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Communicates performance expectations to Grounds department employees in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

Helps train employees in safety procedures and supervises their ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.

Participates as needed in the interviewing and hiring of Grounds landscaping employee team members with the appropriate skills.

Participates in an on-going employee recognition program publicly recognizing good quality performance and service.

Supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.

Identifies the educational needs of others developing formal educational or training programs or classes and teaching or instructing others.

Participates as needed in the investigation of employee accidents.

Additional Responsibilities

Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone in written form e-mail or in person.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

DescriptionJOB SUMMARYEntry level management position that supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of employees engaged in preserving grounds and keeping golf course turf in playing condition. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating b...