The Ridge at Castle Pines is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality, highly detailed oriented and fast paced environment. There is opportunity to grow and learn as a 2nd Assistant at a busy, fast paced public golf course!

The Ridge at Castle Pines North, located just south of Denver, Colorado is an award winning example of Tom Weiskopf's fluent, well-proportioned layout that present players with roomy fairways, sculpted bunkers and large, rolling greens. The Ridge is recognized by top publications such as Golf Magazine, Colorado Avid Golfer, Golfweek, Golf Advisor, and Golf Digest as one of Colorado's top golf courses. More specifically, the Ridge has been voted as the top Denver region golf course several times as well as the top golf course in Colorado five times by Colorado Avid Golfer.

Carved from a thick forest of Gambel Oaks and Ponderosa Pines in the foothills of the Front Range, The Ridge also traces open terrain where sight lines stretch south to Pike's Peak, Devil's Head, Mt. Evans, and even downtown Denver and Denver International Airport some 30 miles away.

Key Responsibilities of the 2nd Assistant Superintendent:

• Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying and fertilizer equipment.
• Reads, understands and keeps current up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with governmental regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and direction of chemical/fertilizer handlers and/or helpers.
• Maintains log of applications and files related reports.
• Responsible for hand spraying and maintaining proper mixing amounts and application techniques.
• Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of chemicals/fertilizers that are being applied.
• Ensures proper calibration of all spraying/fertilizing equipment.
• Supervises and assists maintenance staff in daily duties.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed including compliance with government regulations.
• Ensures associates obtain proper license needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations.
• Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Environmental Technician.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the 2nd Assistant Superintendent:

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from four or two-year college or technical school; three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have a valid pesticide application license.
• Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Regularly wears safety equipment that covers the entire body and may trap body heat and moisture.