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Job: MGSS-Golf Superintendent - Golf Recurring (Operations)

We are looking for someone who truly enjoys the golf industry. If you get energized and motivated about supporting your team and driving production, this may be the job for you! If you describe yourself as a detail-oriented leader with a desire to help your team succeed, we want to hear from you!

As a Golf Superintendent, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of golf course maintenance and grounds operations to ensure exceptional playing conditions and overall property appearance. Working within a landscaping company structure, this role oversees daily turf and landscape maintenance, supervises crews, implements agronomic programs, and ensures contract standards, safety requirements, and client expectations are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader with strong technical turf knowledge and proven operational management skills.

Responsibilities:
• Plan, direct, and oversee daily golf course maintenance operations, including turf, landscaping, irrigation, and course setup
• Implement and manage agronomic programs to maintain healthy turf and optimal playing conditions
• Supervise, train, and develop assistant superintendents, crew leaders, and maintenance staff
• Schedule labor, equipment, and materials to meet operational and contract requirements
• Conduct routine course inspections to ensure quality, safety, and consistency standards are met
• Manage irrigation systems, water usage, and drainage to support course health and sustainability
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, and environmental regulations
• Track labor hours, materials, and operational performance for reporting and budget management
• Communicate regularly with company leadership and client representatives regarding course conditions and service needs
• Assist with capital improvement planning, renovations, and seasonal programs
• Instructing equipment operators on proper equipment handling
• Supervising pesticide applications and/or operating and calibrating pesticide application equipment
• Building strong relationships with your internal and external clients
• Ensuring that timekeeping records are submitted in an accurate and timely manner
• Counseling and developing members within your production team
• Providing hands-on training for your new and tenured team members to ensure they are set up for success
• Interviewing, selecting and helping to onboard new team members and ensure each new team member has an excellent onboarding experience
• Performing other tasks as assigned

Requirements:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in turf management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in golf course maintenance, including supervisory responsibility
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation systems, pest control, and fertilization programs
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage daily operations effectively
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Experience working within a commercial or managed services landscaping company
• Familiarity with contract based golf course maintenance and client relationship management
• Experience managing budgets, labor efficiency, and cost controls
• Knowledge of golf course equipment, fleet coordination, and preventive maintenance practices
• Experience preparing for tournaments, events, or inspections
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Benefits:
The well-being of our team members is important to us, and we want to ensure that you feel supported in your growth. Our benefits offerings include the following:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Ancillary insurance benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing training
• Career advancement opportunities

About Us:
Here at Down to Earth, we pride ourselves in our commitment to our team and the communities we support. With over 1,200 employees spanning across 12 locations, we provide premium commercial landscape development, maintenance, and enhancement services serving multiple regions across Florida.

We are invested in shaping the future of the green industry by focusing on community, continuous improvement, and quality every time. We approach each project with the same business strategy and principles that have made us successful for 30 years: surround yourself with team members that care and offer services that exceed client expectations. We strive to build long-term relationships by exemplifying value through superior work.

Come and experience the Down to Earth difference! Join our team and work alongside Florida’s best landscape and irrigation professionals. We offer the perfect place to work, learn, and grow. Learn more by visiting our website at www.dtelandscape.com.

Down To Earth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain top candidates by providing an engaging culture and opportunities to grow and develop. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.